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Requirements for optimal performance:
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a stable, trouble-free computer
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a correctly installed operating system
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cables correctly attached to the hard disk
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regular execution of the Windows
the system performance.
Defragmenting your hard drive can take some time (several hours even on a fast PC), and you cannot use your PC during
this time. It's advised that you leave your PC defragmenting over night. To defragment your drive in Windows 2000/XP:
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Close down all applications and disable your virus scanner if possible. Also switch off any screensavers.
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Click Start and then Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Disk Defragmenter
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Select a drive and click Analyze.
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Defragment if it is recommended.
ScanDisk is not present in Windows XP. Instead, use Check Disk. To start Check Disk:
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Open My Computer, right-click a drive, and then click Properties.
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On the Tools tab, under Error-checking, click Check Now
Sometimes Defragmenter or Scandisk works on 10% or 30% of a hard drive and then hangs. This is usually caused by
Windows programs running in the background. If this happens, you can prevent force Windows to not run automatic
background programs. To run ScanDisk/Defrag successfully:
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defragmenter and scandisk programs to remove sources of error and increase
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