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2. Here’s what it means to optimize your computer - AOL

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   Defragment your hard drive. Also known as defragging, defragmenting your hard drive is a process that can clear up memory and help optimize your computer's performance.

3. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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   CPU Issues: If your computer's CPU (Central Processing Unit) is overheating, damaged or outdated, it may struggle to handle tasks efficiently, leading to slow performance. GPU Issues: If your ...

4. Defragmentation - Wikipedia

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   This is an intensive operation and cannot be performed on a filesystem with little or no free space. During defragmentation, system performance will be degraded, and it is best to leave the computer alone during the process so that the defragmenter does not get confused by unexpected changes to the filesystem.

5. File system fragmentation - Wikipedia

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   [b] The file system could defragment the disk immediately after a deletion, but doing so would incur a severe performance penalty at unpredictable times. Now, a new file called F, which requires seven blocks of space, can be placed into the first seven blocks of the newly freed space formerly holding the file B, and the three blocks following ...

6. Microsoft Drive Optimizer - Wikipedia

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   The command line utility, Defrag.exe, offers more control over the defragmentation process, such as performing a full defragmentation by consolidating all file fragments regardless of size. [14] This utility can be used to defragment specific volumes or to just analyze volumes as the defragmenter would in Windows XP.

7. The ultimate guide to computer health: How to ensure ... - AOL

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   These preventative measures will keep your computer in good health year after year. Regular software updates and patching: Regularly updating and patching your software maintains your computer's ...