File Defragmentation to Fix Your Really Slow PC

What is a file defrag?

As you use your computer files are created - sometimes by your own intention, and some in the background by applications you’ve installed or downloaded. These files, once they’re on your disk (hard drive) become fragmented (visit ask-leo.com for a deeper explanation).

Fragmented files are slower to access because your computer has to piece it together before it’s viewable. Now, on a single-file basis the difference in opening speed will be negligible. But, over time, and through consistent computer usage enough files become fragmented to cause a noticeable decline in computer performance.

A file defrag combats the fragmentation of files and will improve PC performance (the difference will be more noticeable in relation to how much use your computer has had and how old it is). Defragmentation however is not a one time thing. I recommend defragging on a weekly basis to keep your computer continually performing well (luckily, it’s possible to schedule defrags).

Recommended file defrag applications

There are many defragmentation applications on the market and most of them would do a fine job and although Windows XP and Vista both have their own, built in applications for defragging I feel third party applications are better at improving the performance of your PC. Below is my top choice for defragging my own PC.

In terms of free applications for defragmentation Auslogics Disk Defrag is a great piece of software. Definitely more powerful than the inbuilt defragging tools in XP/Vista and overall the application just works better. If you’re looking to not spend money to defrag then definitely check out Auslogics Disk Defrag.

Download Auslogics Disk Defrag at http://www.auslogics.com/disk-defrag