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use most often can be accessed more quickly. Defragmentation
(defragging) software consolidates file fragments into more
efficient contiguous clusters.
Quite often, defragging and optimization functions will be
included in one software package, such that both operations are
performed at the same time.
Examining and Repairing a Hard Drive
There are a number of reasons why a hard drive may become
damaged or the data may become corrupted. Regular examination
of your Toshiba Drive with a quality diagnostic and repair utility is the
best way to prevent irreparable disk damage and avoid data loss.
There are several software packages available that offer a suite of
disk management and repair utilities, including defragmentation,
optimization, repair, erased file recovery and more. How often you
should perform maintenance depends on how much you use the
Drive. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to examine a hard drive
for damage at least once a month.
Some maintenance and repair operations can take quite some
time, so it’s wise to perform hard drive maintenance at times when
you don’t need to use your computer. The good news is that, for
the most part, you won’t need to tend to the computer while the
software performs these operations.
