If your computer’s been running slowly or behaving erratically, or if you’ve been using your machine constantly without giving it proper maintenance, your hard drive files may be fragmented. Thankfully, there’s an easy process to defragment your hard disk and boost your PC’s performance. Learn how to defrag your disk in Windows 10, 8, and 7, and keep it running smoothly with specialized cleanup software.
Defragmentation is a key factor in PC performance. In simple terms, defragmentation — or defragging — is the process of re-arranging files on a hard disk for faster access. In this article, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to defrag your computer hard drive.