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- Close any other applications that are currently open on your computer.
- If you have a notebook computer, plug it into a power outlet and change your Power Settings so that your computer will not go to sleep or turn off.
- Turn off your screen saver.
- From your Start menu, go to All Programs > Accessories > System Utilities > Disk Defragmenter.
- Click *Analyze*.
- When the Analysis is complete, Disk Defragmenter will recommend that you do or do not fragment. There's no harm in defragging your computer even when it does not recommend it.
- Click Defragment to begin the process.
- Go read a book, watch tv, or leave the house. Don't do anything with your computer until it finishes.