Using Scandisk; Using Disk Cleanup; Deleting Stored Files; Defragmenting Your Hard Disk - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 800AP Supplementary Manual

This section covers:
•

Using ScanDisk

•

Using Disk Cleanup

•

Deleting Stored Files

• Defragmenting Your
Hard Disk
Tip
In the ScanDisk dialog box,
you can select the option
"Automatically fix errors."
Did you know...
You can also optimize your
disk space with other options.
For detailed information, see
the "Operating System Guide"
included with your
new Notebook.
Tip
Compaq recommends using
ScanDisk, using Disk Cleanup,
and Defragmenting your hard
drive at least once a week to
optimize the performance of
your Notebook.
The ScanDisk utility examines the hard drive for surface errors
and file and folder problems. ScanDisk corrects these problems
so that Windows and other programs run efficiently.
Use ScanDisk from once a week to once a month, depending on
how often you use your Notebook. Also use ScanDisk if you
encounter hard drive problems.
To run ScanDisk, complete the following steps:
1. Click Start, Programs, and then Accessories.
2. Click System Tools, and then ScanDisk.
3. Select the drive(s) you want to check for errors.
4. Select the type of test you want to run.
5. Click Start to begin scanning your hard drive for errors.
6. Click Close when finished.
Optimize your system by using the Disk Cleanup maintenance
feature offered in Microsoft Windows. When you use the Disk
Cleanup tool, you can free hard disk space on your Notebook
by:
• Deleting temporary Internet files
• Deleting downloaded program files
• Emptying the Recycle Bin
• Deleting files from your temporary folder
• Deleting files created by other Windows tools
• Removing optional Windows components not in use
• Removing installed programs that you do not use
• Converting your hard disk to the FAT32 file system