I only have 20% left on my C drive. Should I use "defragment"? What would happen if I did that? Would lose some files?
2007-11-23 16:36:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
No defraging will only put the files in the propper place while also sorting out the free space which means it won't remove any files but it will give more space especially if you have never defraged.
2007-11-23 16:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ruger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defraging will just arrange the files in your hard disk in a way that will place most read data into the first blocks and will group fragments of data which belongs to the same file so that it will perform faster.
Your post is misleading and I will also assume that you might want some tools to free up more space in your hard disk. Aside from letting the computer delete files for you, delete manually files you do not need or have no further need in the future. Also, empty your recycle bin. You may also opt using Disk Cleanup.
Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Cleanup
In disk cleanup, old and temporary files will be deleted.
2007-11-23 17:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by BURUGUDUYSTUNSTUGUDUNSTUY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you won't lose anything. When you first go to defrag click on analyze. Your computer will function better after defrag. I do disk clean up and defrag once a week. Good luck.
2007-11-23 16:46:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - you will not loose your files - you need at least 15% to defrag.
I would seriously recommend an external hard drive to store your files on and to give you more room on your C drive.
2007-11-23 16:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just rearrange to files, it will not delete any files. Defrag it will make the computer a bit faster and have more space.
2007-11-23 16:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest buying a 2nd drive, then move all stuff like music/movies etc to that, then defrag.
2007-11-23 16:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by hkvbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in basic terms copying the archives won't artwork. as quickly as u format the os partition the installation is out of date. So create a image of the os partition , i advise (Acronis actual image) Norto Ghost additionally does the comparable job.the image would be a backup for u, in case u make a mistake. Now use cleanup procedures. Registry cleaners, Cluster gadget, additionally uninstall the undesirable s/w variety the information u desire. word : Restoring from the image will take u back to the way it became into before began the cleanup. so formating is ineffective.
2016-10-17 22:56:48 · answer #7 · answered by hammet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋