Gateway LX6810 Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 6: Maintaining Your Computer74To defragment the hard drive:1 Disconnect your computer from the network.2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, SystemTools, then click Disk Defragmenter. The DiskDefragmenter dialog box opens.3 Click Defragment now. This process may take hours tocomplete, depending on the size of the drive beingdefragmented.Backing up filesBacking up files and removing them from the hard drive freesspace for new files on the hard drive. It also protects you fromlosing important information if the hard drive fails or youaccidentally delete files.You should back up your files regularly to a writable opticaldisc (if you have a recordable drive). Use a backup device, suchas a recordable disc drive, to do a complete hard drive backup.HelpFor more information about defragmenting the hard drive, clickStart, then click Help and Support. Type defragmenting in theSearch Help box, then press E NTER.