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The process of searching for scattered data or fragmented files, restructuring all this fragmented data or files into a consolidated block known as defragmentation, enhances data access efficiency and reduces access time. It minimizes file system fragmentation and allows storage space to be used more efficiently and rapidly.
Tips to Prevent Hard Drive Fragmentation on Windows 10
Over an extended period, your hard drive becomes fragmented, leading to data fragmentation as your computer stores and organizes data in multiple locations on the hard drive. This diminishes the performance of your computer. To ensure effective and smooth operation, you can utilize the integrated tool on Windows 10 to defragment all fragmented data or files. In this article, Mytour will guide you through the straightforward steps to prevent hard drive fragmentation on Windows 10.
Preventing Hard Drive Fragmentation on Windows 10
Method 1: Using the built-in Defragment tool on Windows 10
Step 1: Open Start and search for
Step 2: Select the drive you want to optimize and click Analyze. If you have an SSD, this option is grayed out and unavailable.
Note: You always need to analyze the first hard drive to see the percentage of fragmented sections. If fragmentation is less than 10%, you don't need to optimize the hard drive as it's not suitable for defragmentation.
Step 3: Click the Optimize button to initiate the defragmentation process for your hard drive.
Step 4:Once the defragmentation process is complete, click Close to close the window.
Method 2: Using Command Prompt
Step 1: Press Window + X or right-click on Start Menu.
Step 2: Click on Command Prompt.
Step 3: Select Yes to allow Command Prompt (Admin) to run as an administrator.
Step 4: Enter the command defrag C: to start the defragmentation process.
With these simple steps, you've completed the process of defragmenting your Windows 10 hard drive. By doing this, fragmented data or files are moved closer together, and the empty storage space on the hard drive is consolidated for faster utilization. As a result, future data or files will be stored in the defragmented storage space on your hard drive.
