Alienware Area-51 m5500 User Manual page 74

instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing
temporary Internet files.
Empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space. When
you delete files, Windows saves them to the Recycle Bin.
The hard disk takes longer to read a file -
If you have been using the drive for a period, the files may
be fragmented. Go to [Start > Programs > Accessories > System
Tools > Disk Defragmenter] to perform a disk defragmentation.
This operation may take a while.
Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware
devices may have occupied the CPU and will therefore slow
down the system's performance.
The files are corrupted -
Run the Error-checking utility in Windows to check the
HDD. Double-click My Computer. Right-click C: and select
Properties. Click Check Now in Error-checking in Tools.
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