1. Make sure all important files are backed up before proceeding.
2. Open the start menu and search for ‘defragment’.
3. Select Disk Defragmenter from the list of programs.
4. Select the drive you want to defragment and click Analyze.
5. Once the analysis is complete, click the Defragment button.
6. Depending on the size of the drive and amount of fragmentation, this process may take from a few minutes to several hours. Once finished, click Close.
7. You have now optimized your hard drive for improved performance.