I used to defragment my pc... do i have to do that on my new apple ibook G4? If so, how?
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Periodically, Mac OS improves the startup ability of programs, which, I think, is defragmenting some of it's internal tables.  I think there are some third party defrgmenting tools too.\n\nYou know, defragmenting on a PC isn't like it was 10 years ago.  Now, when you defragment under XP, is doesn't defrag EVERY file - it doesn't even try too.\n\nActually, the BEST way to defrag any machine (PC or Mac) is use a third party partition copy routine, copy the entire contents to a spare drive and then swap drives _ yes it's a lot of work, but you have a perfect image backup to store in the event of a failure...
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Defragging,\nOne should do a  disk cleanup everyday and defrag two or three times a week if the computer is used moderately. Try this. \nYou may need to do a Disk Cleanup..and be sure you have all the boxes checked.... \nDefrafg your C drive or what ever is your \nmain harddrive... Make sure you have selected the C Drive.... This is called a Disk Defragmenter... \nGo to : Start... \nprograms.. \naccessories... \nsystem tools..\nDo this often... \nRemove all that is Not necessary from the start up.  Go to... \nStart \nRun\nType in .. msconfig\nin the general tab.. choose selective start\nthen choose the start up tab\nand remove all that you dont need.  \nE
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forget about dell! get a G5 Power Mac with dual 2.7 giga-hertz and 800gb of hard drive space!.. if you have $2,100. if not, get an iBook
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Stand on your head and explain what you mean...\n\nOr if you mean defragment, DO IT IN SAFE MODE where your antivirus software will not interfere with the job.
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On a windows computer, hit start, then programs, then accessories, then system tools, and there should be "Disk Defragmenter." Start up that program, and follow the instructions.\n\nYou should defrag your computer every few months to keep it working at top speed.
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defrag and do a disk cleanup
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Defragmenting refers to efficiently organizing the data on the Hard Drive so that the files can be read faster by the Hard Drive head.\n\nAfter using the hard drive for sometime, you might of been downloading and installing data. At the same time you delete and uninstalling data such as programs, maybe that Rhianna song "Pon de replay" which is a good song not to be delete, LOL\n\nAnyways data is store in sectors arrange in a circle like the old record players. The arm writes and reads data. When you move data or delete data you cause pockets of blank space between the data.\n\nWhen you need a file for example some "Random English Essay.doc" it will take the Arm to work hard by finding data that is scattered all over the space. Defragmenting the drive moves the files closer some optimize like Norton Speed Disk by putting the same group of files together.\n\nIt has no effect when you barely have anything on the Hard Drive but it is very useful if you want your PC to run smoothly.
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Keep in mind that defraging the IS .edb file is NOT going to defrag the IS internally.  On a properly designed system, the IS is on a drive (or partition) by itself, so fragmentation should not become a significant issue.\n\nThe temp files are deleted at each backup, so I'd suggest running Diskeeper on a scheduled basis after each backup to keep the .edb and .stm files as tidy as possible.  Do this during off-peak hours.
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Defragmentation doesn't have anything to do with moving parts. When you write a file on a hard drive (or other Rewritable device) sometimes there is not enough space to put all the file in one piece so the file is cut in small parts and we say the file has been fragmented.\n\nWhen you defragment a device you put back files all together in one piece, this allows your system to read faster cause you don't have to search for different pieces all over the device.\n\nOn a USB flash drive the space is rather small so even searching through the memory isn't wasting too much time so I'd say you don't really need to defragment it but it's something you can do. \nIf one day USB flash drives become very big (around 5Go is the limit I think) you may come to defragment them.
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Yes. Power defrag pro. Here is the website. It works great and will even defragment in the background.\n\nhttp://www.oo-software.com/
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you should have a system restore on your system. Just set it to a time before defragmentation, that way its as if nothing ever happened! I love it, its like rewinding.
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Over time, files and applications become scattered in various places on your hard disk. Disk Defragmenter brings these scattered pieces together to improve speed and help prevent errors. \n     Steps: 1.  Close all applications. Disable screen savers, anti-virus utilities and other constantly running programs.   \n2.  Open the Start menu and choose Programs, then Accessories.   \n3.  Click on System Tools.   \n4.  Click on Disk Defragmenter.   \n5.  When the Select Drive window appears, click on Settings.   \n6.  Check both "Rearrange program files so my programs start faster" and "Check the drive for errors."   \n7.  Click OK to defragment drive C: (the physical drive).   \n8.  Run the program once a month or so.     \nTips  Run ScanDisk beforehand for best results. This is best done by restarting the computer in MS DOS and typing "scandisk" at the C:&#92;> prompt. Return to Windows afterwards to defragment your hard disk.    If you're having difficulties, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to make sure you haven't left any applications running. Highlight each application in the screen that appears and click on "End Task" to close the application.
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Run Defrag. \nDownload and run spybot.\nDownload and run adaware.\n\nThat's a good start.
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select the file/folder on your drive, right click on it, then select delete. if you want it to really disappear defrag your disk just after.
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graham said everything i wud have said... except u shud also download firefox for ur primary browser instead of internet explorer. http://www.mozilla.com it works waaaaaaaaaay better than internet explorer and is faster. and safer. but to  defragment ur pc. click start/all programs/accessories/system tools/defragment.
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Defragmenting , closes gaps in your hard drive , your supposed to do it monthly .... errm wen u delete things off your computer , it leaves space on ur hard disk , like rubbin out so u defragment to close the gaps and make your computer run faster :) i fink ... thts wat me dad told me... howay the lads
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The 1st thing I would do is to delete your cookies and temp internet files. Then I would run a defrag, and see from there.