Your computer’s hard drive used to access files relatively quickly, but now you notice that it’s slowing down a bit when loading or saving large files. What utility could you use to help make your hard drive more efficient?
A) Disk Cleanup
B) Check Disk
C) Disk Management
D) Disk Defragmenter
The answer: D) Disk Defragmenter
When files become fragmented across the hard drive, it takes longer for the drive to piece together the entire file. The defragmentation process gathers together the pieces into a single contiguous area, making the reading and writing of files much more efficient.
The incorrect answers:
A) Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup can search your hard drive for temporary and unneeded files in an effort to clear more disk space.
B) Check Disk
If you have problems with your drive, Check Disk can examine its contents for logical errors and scan the drive surface for physical problems.
C) Disk Management
The Windows management console includes a Disk Management section that allows you to format, partition, and manage other aspects of hard drive operation.
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