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Managing hard drive space
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3 Click the Tools tab.
4 Click Defragment Now.
5 Click Action, then click Defragment. Disk Defragmenter shows its progress
on the screen. When finished, Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit
the program.
6 Click Close.
Backing up files
Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new
files on the hard drive. It also protects you from losing important information
if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files. You should back up your
files regularly to a high-capacity backup device, such as a tape drive. For
information on using your backup device to back up your files, see the device’s
documentation. To buy a tape backup device visit the Gateway Web site at
accessories.gateway.com
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You should also periodically test the reliability of your backup device and
procedures by performing a system restoration using your backup media.