What happens when I defrag my computer?

[BeatBassBanger]

What is defragging going to do too my computer? I want to free up RAM and other things, what can I expect? Will everything be erased?

 

[Carnage]

It basically tidies up where all the parts of files are physically stored. By moving them together makes it quicker to load files

What is disk defragmentation? - Windows Help

 

[BeatBassBanger]

Should I do anything else? I got a bunch of pictures, should I store this pictures and videos to a USB or CD Rom?

 

[BeatBassBanger]

Thanks for the info

 

[Carnage]

Doesn't matter.

 

[13b]

If you're trying to speed your computer up then I'd check out CCleaner.

If your computer is relatively new (like <6 years) I'd recommend upgrading your OS to Windows 8 or wait a bit until Windows 10 has a stable release. If your hard drive is more than 90% full (go to my computer, right click, hit properties and check disk space) that also can slow your PC down

Hope this helps

 

[BeatBassBanger]

Damn I have Windows 7 XP. Is the upgrades free?

 

[I'mNoGuru]

Windows 8 is a flop. Stick with 7 until Windows 10 gets the thumbs up from demdatknow...

Defragging is good. Do it regular.

 

[Carnage]

Windows 8 is a flop. Stick with 7 until Windows 10 gets the thumbs.

Yeah wait a few months then go to 10. 8 is awful.

And regards the videos, if you have loads of films then it could fragment the hdd. Small clips off a phone shouldn't hard

 

[BeatBassBanger]

Thanks a lot fellas, are the upgrades free though when I do decide to upgrade?

 

[I'mNoGuru]

Thanks a lot fellas, are the upgrades free though when I do decide to upgrade?

Are you pulling my chain again G?!
No. This is Microsoft... Of course not!
There's often EDU deals though... I work at a Uni and got Windows 7 for ten quid...

do a degree.

 

[R1CH]

Also, apart from what has already been mentioned, keep your desktop clear at all times. Doing this will ensure your computer is most efficient at all times.

Holla @ me!

 

[bandcoach]

and there are different levels of disk defragging from daily to weekly to monthly and whether the disk is a system drive or a storage drive only (no OS on it)

I personally use MyDefrag v4.3.1 and mostly system monthly weekly and daily do a less stringent defrag

and I heartily third the recommendation to steer clear of win 8 - I have just moved to win 7 pro 64 (from xp pro sp3) because I know it is now stable and will remain so for the rest of its supported life - any issues I run itno will be 3rd party sw not M$ trying to kludge their way to yet another subscription victory