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Drives
Using hard drives
CAUTION:
Save your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard
drive.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then
shut down the computer through the operating system.
Improving hard drive performance
Using Disk Defragmenter
As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates
the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.
After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard
drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to complete.
You may want to set it to run during the night or at another time when you do not need access to your
computer.
HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk Defragmenter
to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any time.
To run Disk Defragmenter:
1.
Connect the computer to AC power.
2.
From the Start screen, type disk.
3.
Click Optimize.
NOTE:
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to HP Support Assistant. To access
HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
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To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
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