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How to Defrag Your Computer

by Mark Baggesen
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Open the Defrag Program

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Defrag a Computer

  1. Click the Start Button
  2. Find the Disk Defragmentation program and open it.
    1. Click the Programs icon
    2. Click the Accessories icon
    3. Click the System Tools icon
    4. Click the Disk Defragmentation icon

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