A special Thank You from PC Solutions / Happy Thanksgiving

 

ATTENTION! Are You Frustrated With Your Slow and Problem-Prone Computer?

ATTENTION! Are You Frustrated With Your Slow and Problem-Prone Computer?

We Can Make It Run Like New Again…

Dear Customer,

Are you struggling with viruses, crashing, system problems or slow computer performance? If so, than keep reading…

I’ve designed a brand new service called the “Total Computer Restoration” service that will:

• Give you 99% problem-free computing
• Increase computer performance by 753%
• Double your computer’s life
• Generate 217% faster internet speeds

Our patented “Total Computer Restoration Service” will actually wipe your hard drive clean and reload a fresh copy of your Windows operating system while preserving all of your personal files.

Computer professionals have known for years that this is the best way to solve problems and maintain a healthy computer.

But don’t take my word for it. Look at what a few of my previous customer’s had to say:

Lolita: “PC Solutions does a wonderul job! They fixed 2 of my computers at a fair price. I would recommend him to anyone looking for computer, IT work.”

Maria:            “I dislike the way geek squad rapes me for computer repair services, with PC Solutions I know I am always getting a competitive rate with triple X slash A+ service.. Thanks PC Solutions!”

Monika:          “PC Solutions energy and commitment to his clients is remarkable. PC Solutions does the right thing for its clients, frequently performing a rescue mission when other IT companies mess up the job. Highly recommended & very friendly! We’ll do business again! “

Michelle:         “PC Solutions energy and commitment to his clients is remarkable. PC Solutions does the right thing for its clients, frequently performing a rescue mission when other IT companies mess up the job. Highly recommended…”

I stand behind my 100% “You Can’t Lose” Money Back Guarantee.

Test drive my “Total Computer Restoration” service today by putting it to the “acid test” for a full 30 days, and if for any reason you are not completely satisfied with the results we will issue you a 100% “no questions asked” refund on the spot!

If you call today and schedule an appointment, I’ll give you In-Home service at no additional charge.

My direct line is: 562-212-3950

Good Computing,

PC Solutions
Henry Husges
562.212.3950
service@quickpcsolutions.com
www.quickpcsolutions.com

Eat Your Broccoli and Lose Weight!

Eating lots of veggies is not only good for your health but also can help you lose weight. Non-starchy vegetables, including lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes, are a great and tasty source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli, can also protect you from cancer, benefit your digestive tract, and even prolong your life!

We all know that a successful and healthy weight-loss diet should be based on greens, veggies, fruits, nuts, and other life-giving foods from the nature’s bounty. Which vegetables should we choose more often while trying to lose weight?

In the vegetable kingdom, broccoli undoubtedly ranks number one for its nutrient content, anti-oxidant qualities, anti-carcinogenic powers, the amount of fibre, and the ability to keep up full and satisfied for long periods of time. The Food Guide recommends that we eat at least one serving of leafy greens a day, and I would add that you should try to enjoy delicious broccoli as often as you like, at least several times a week.

Broccoli is rightfully referred to as “the little green giant”. It is very rich in vitamin C and carotenoids and also contains protein, all-important B vitamins, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium. Recent research has revealed that broccoli has ample amounts of chromium – the mineral that protects us against hyperinsulinemia, obesity, and diabetes. Fibre and antioxidants in broccoli have a detoxifying and slimming effect. Just like other vegetables of the cabbage family, broccoli contains glutathiones, indoles, and quercitins – the compounds with strong anti-carcinogenic qualities, which can prevent the developments of ovarian, colon, lung, and breast cancers.

Broccoli is not only the most beneficial vegetable for dieters, it is also the easiest of all to cook. Just cut the flowerets into chunks and steam for several minutes, or untilbroccoli has changed its colour into bright green. Enjoy with just a touch of butter for lunch or dinner as a perfect low-fat, low-calorie treat!

For those who want to make a more sophisticated broccoli dish, try our recipe of tastybroccoli soup with hot spices: cayenne, curry, and black pepper. This wonderful soup can make a rich, satisfying, and diet-friendly meal. A serving contains 4 grams of beneficial fibre, with only 115 calories and 5 grams of fat! To prepare, sauté 2 diced onions in 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until golden. Add 1 tbsp curry powder, 3 cups vegetable broth, 4 cloves garlic, and 6 cups chopped broccoli. Mix well, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the veggies are all bright and tender. With the help of a hand-held blender or food processor, puree soup until smooth and add about 1 cup skim evaporated milk. Season generously with cayenne and black pepper and serve immediately. It is absolutely delicious!

With broccoli, your diet will never be boring!

Kim Suffolk

PC Solutions Says Thank You

Thank You

Dear Customer,

In today’s busy, microwave world, it’s become more rare that you’ll receive a personal thank you for your business.

And that’s why I’m writing you today.

When you decided to hire PC Solutions for your computer restoration needs, you took a chance and demonstrated a trust and confidence with PC Solutions that I truly appreciate.

Now that you are our client, I am going to do everything possible to make sure I deliver on all of my promises and exceed your expectations.

So let me outline specifically 3 things you can expect to receive as our client:

• We will do far more than simply “restore” your computers and eliminate computer problems – instead, we’ll take on the role of your personal computer mentor, and will help you find new ways to save money and frustration by giving you insider secrets, tip sheets and reports that will give you the knowledge and skills needed to survive in this ever-changing and ever-demanding technology-driven world.

• We will be very easy to reach should you experience any kind of technical problems; as a matter of fact, we guarantee a 24 hour response time and will be available even on weekends and after hours should you need us.

• We will unconditionally guarantee your satisfaction with our work. If you’re not happy with any project, we’ll do whatever it takes to make you happy and keep your business.

Plus, we will contact you after each project you have us do to make sure you are nothing less than delighted with our services.

In return, I’m hoping that you will provide me with candid feedback on how we can improve to serve you better.

Thanks for being our customer,

Stay in touch!
PC Solutions
Henry Husges
562.212.3950
service@quickpcsolutions.com
www.quickpcsolutions.com

IPOD Touch Forgot Password / Passcode

IPOD Touch Forgot Password / Passcode
How to unlock IPod touch Password?
You can unlock your IPOD Touch passcode or password by following these simple steps.

* Connect your IPOD Touch to iTunes
* Press or Hold the power and home keys 10 seconds.
* Screen goes black, now release the power button
* Make sure you do not release the Home key until your iTunes says “We have detected an itouch in recovery mode.”
* After this its simple all you got to do is a simple restore using your iTunes

Forget the password on your mac? – resetting the password on your mac

There are a few ways of resetting the password on your mac, the ways that I do know of are:

• From page 31 of the “Welcome to Mac OS X” booklet:

If you forget your password for your computer, insert the Mac OS X CD and restart your computer while holding down the C key on the keyboard. When the Installer appears, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu and follow the onscreen instructions.
Tip: Resetting an account password doesn’t affect other kinds of passwords that might be forgotten, such as your email account password, .Mac password, secure server passwords, Internet access password (if you have one), Keychain passwords, or Mac OS X 10.3 Panther’s master password.

Resetting an Administrator Password
If you have forgotten the Administrator password or you can’t log into your Mac at all, you will need to use the Mac OS X Install Disc.

Enter the Mac OS X Install Disc that is the closest version to that running on the Mac. For example, if you are running Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, you should enter the Tiger install disk, not any earlier ones. Restart the computer, and hold the C key as it starts up. This might take longer than usual, and you can release the C key as soon as the Apple logo appears on the screen. When the window appears, choose your language and click the right arrow.

The next step depends on what version of Mac OS X you are using. For Tiger (10.4), choose Reset Password from the Utilities menu. For earlier versions, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu.

Choose your Hard Drive from the top and then choose the Account from the drop down menu. Be careful not to select System Administrator, as this is actually the root user, not the administrator account on your Mac. Now enter the new password, click Save, quit the Installer and restart the computer.

Note that there are a few issues with this method. Firstly, it does not reset your keychain password. You will have to do this separately. Secondly, do not attempt this if you have FileVault enabled. To reset an FileVault protected account, you need the master password.

• This second method is tricky you might have to do it a few times to enter the syntax exactly correct (i am not a mac person so it took me around 45 minutes of trying)

HOWTO: Reset a lost OS X password

I’ve you’ve forgotten your Mac’s admin account password, don’t worry. Assuming you haven’t locked out OpenFirmware, it’s a pretty simple task to change your password back to something you know.

Here’s how:

• Hold Apple+S when booting to enter single user mode
• #sh /etc/rc
• #passwd yourusername
• #reboot

If you can’t recall your user name, you can either look in the /Users folder (the directories are named by user), or run “niutil -list . /users”.

Also, on older systems the /etc/rc script isn’t available, apparently. If that second step fails, try mounting and starting the base services manually:

• #/sbin/fsck -y
• #/sbin/mount -uw /
• #/sbin/SystemStarter

I’ve had to do this a couple of times for friends when they’ve bought a second hand machine, and once when I had a momentary brain lapse and forgot my own password. Works like a charm, though you’ll loose any passwords stored in your key chain.

Install Windows XP on SATA without a Floppy (F6)

SATA hard drives have become more and more appreciated tending to substitute the IDE drives due to the increasing speed they offer. Motherboard manufacturers started to implement the new standard years ago, when the technology was young and expensive. Now, as the SATA HDD prices have lowered to a level where anybody can afford to choose a SATA enabled HDD instead of an IDE one, a great migration has been observed among the common computer users.

They choose to install Windows and applications on SATA drives because they provide more speed which determines the system to run smoother. Thus, for those owning older mainboards with SATA support an extra step is required while attempting to install Windows XP. Windows XP does not provide drivers for all the SATA controllers, therefore, during the installation procedure, the user must insert a floppy with the drivers that came in the package along with the motherboard.

Not a big deal, not much effort, but the funny thing is that a great number of people passed on their floppy drives. Under these circumstances, no floppy means the impossibility to install Windows XP on SATA (on some mainboards). The result? The installation guide simply won’t detect the SATA HDD.

People that were happy they got rid of the old removable drive have now motives to worry. Some may reconsider buying new floppy drives for their computers. Even if I wrote in a precedent article about the utility of the floppy drive, I do not encourage spending your money buying back an obsolete piece of hardware. I will present you a method to avoid this inconvenient by doing a software trick.

Let’s take it slow. Where is the problem? We have a driver problem strictly because the SATA driver we need does not come embedded in the Windows XP installation package. What if we add the driver by ourselves before installing Windows?

What ingredients are involved in this operation? The original Windows XP Installation CD, a freeware application named NLite and a blank CD. Moreover, we need the drivers for the SATA controller provided by the manufacturer. In case you did not find any floppy inside the motherboard package or you cannot locate them on the mainboard installation CD, you can consult the manufacturer’s website to download the latest versions. To do the trick I have been talking about, it is assumed that you already have a Windows installed on an IDE drive. In case you don’t, pay a visit to a friend and ask him to let you use his computer. It won’t take too much time, I guarantee.

So, download the drivers and unzip them (in case they come archived) in a desired location. Then download and install the Nlite application. When you start the Nlite application, you will be asked to provide the location for the Windows installation package. Insert the genuine Windows Installation CD into the CD drive and, inside the application, select the CD drive letter.

To insert the SATA drivers within the installation package, you need to have it saved on the HDD. Hence, when the warning window appears click OK and select the destination folder for the files to be saved. Make sure that the destination partition / HDD has enough space to store the contents of the installation CD.

I tested a Windows XP Home Edition and it seems that it required about 566 MB. Immediately after you have chosen the destination folder, the application will start copying the Windows installation files. When finished, it will display some version information regarding the newly copied Windows Installation Package.

Now, click next twice until you get to a screen where you get options sorted in 4 categories: Integrate, Remove, Setup, Create. We are interested in the integration procedure, therefore select the Drivers button and click next. From the next menu window, click Import and select multiple drive folder option from the drop down menu. This option permits you to browse to the location where the downloaded drivers are found.

Select the containing directory and click next. You will get a list with the available drivers (in case there are more than one) or simply one driver. Select it (them) and click next. Now the application will ask for the permission to start the integration procedure. Choose Yes and wait for the drivers to be inserted into the installation package.

With problematic driver being included in the installation package you can install Windows XP on your SATA HDD…but…the installation package is on the HDD. You need a bootable CD in order to start an installation. Don’t worry, once the installation package has been adorned with additional user selected drivers it can be transformed into a bootable disk image and later burned on a CD. To encapsulate the installation into a ISO image use the same Nlite application.

Open it, make sure the HDD installation folder is selected and click next. Select “Last session” preset and click next again. Now from the options menu choose Bootable ISO and click next. In the following window, make sure that the mode is set to “Create Image” and click Make ISO. A destination folder is required where the resulting ISO image will be saved. Once the image saving process finished you have the freedom to burn it on a blank CD with whatever you favorite CD burner software may be.

The new CD will be the twin copy of the Windows Installation CD but with one difference, it includes the SATA driver

50 Tips for a Super Fast PC

1. Add remove programs: Unused programs waste resources and space, be sure to remove them using the Add/Remove Programs Utility. Start/Control Panel/Add Remove Programs/
2. Tray icons: Icons in the system tray signal programs that are open and running. Too many can slow your system to a crawl. Rt. Click, close, and remove from the msconfig. Start/run/type msconfig/enter//StartUp/ uncheck the unneeded programs/OK/reboot.
3. Junk mail: Use a spam filter to remove junk mail before it infects your system. Also remember to clear your deleted email items completely.
4. Remove video files: These are sometimes large files. How many times are you going to watch your neighbors new baby tumble to the floor. Remove these files when you’re finished.
5. Check running processes: Hold down Ctl+Alt+Delete and then click processes to see what’s running on your PC right now. Keeping your processes between 20 and 30 will assure that you’re not overloading your PC.
6. Back up my documents and email: Backing up your system doesn’t end with letters and pictures. Be sure to include copies of important emails and the documents folder.
7. Clean up your desktop: Stop wondering where everything went. Clean up old downloads and forgotten programs. Set up a file system and stick to it.
8. Clear your cookies: Nothing could be easier. In Internet Explorer open your browser and click Tools/Options/General/Delete Cookies/. It’s even easier in FireFox. You can set FireFox to delete your cookies each time you close your browser. Open Firefox and click Tools/Privacy/set to delete cookies each time you close FireFox.
9. Set browser security setting to default. It’s easy to forget that setting you changed last week. Periodically return your browsers security setting to defaults to ensure adequate protection.
10. Remove temporary files: An amazing amount of data and files can build up, taking space and slowing things down. Remove the junk with PC Pitstop Erase.
11. Empty recycle bin: Putting information is the recycle bin doe not remove it from your system. Take the trash out to keep things clean and tidy
12. Clear IE cache: Clearing your browser cookies insures that you are getting the latest information form the sites you visit. Use a program like PC Pitstop Erase to make it easy. You can also open you browser/select Tools/Options/General/and delete cookies, files, and clear your browsing history from there.
13. Optimize Internet connection: You pay for you bandwidth every month. Use Optimize 2.0 to automatically adjust your settings and increase your bandwidth in XP.
14. Use a registry cleaner: Clear the clutter from unseen areas. Use a Free registry cleaner like RegScrubXP, for safe and effective cleaning of broken and obsolete entries. PC Pitstop Optimize 2.0 does registry cleaning in addition to other tweaks. Try the Free Scan .
15. Make sure your drivers are up to date. Driver updates are extremely important to the smooth operation or your system. Use DriverAlert to get the latest driver updates.
16. Make sure your anti virus and anti spyware signatures are up to date. Signature files are the list of malware from which you are protected. Nothing can slow your computer like spyware. Outdated antivirus and spyware signatures are the same as no protection at all. Be sure you have the latest threats blocked and slated for discovery and removal. Update your Exterminate program now.
17. CPU benchmark: Many times your CPU will reset itself incorrectly. The PC Pitstop Full Test is an excellent way to insure your 2.4.Gig computer is set to give you 2.4Gig performance. http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/default.asp
18. Disk benchmark: Your system is only as fast as it’s slowest part. Receive specific instructions on increasing your drive speed and note the remarkable difference “Raid” makes to drive performance. You can receive personal help raiding your drives in PC User to User Help section.
19. Graphics benchmark: After checking out your 2D performance with the video portion of our test, use a benchmark similar to the ones offered at FutureMark to see how your 3Dperformance rates
20. Make sure video acceleration is enabled. Today’s PCs offer even more control over your choices for a quality display or increased frame rates. Click your desktop/select settings/Advanced/Troubleshoot/. Full acceleration gives you the best performance while No acceleration gives you the best visual representation.
21. Set system restore for one month. All drives are not created equal. Adjust the space allotted to System Restore to 3%. This should allow for plenty of restore options.
22. Disable UAC in Vista: Safety is important but if you have work to do disable UAC. Go to Control Panel/Type your user account into the search box/Click the turn On/OFF UAC entry/Uncheck Use user Account Control/OK/.
23. Check Internet connection speed versus rated speed. Use our free test to compare what your ISP says you should receive against what you are really receiving.
24. Check Internet receive buffer: It’s your choice. You can use our Free test to check your receive buffer size and adjust it yourself, or you can use Optimize to make the adjustment for you. Vista users will not need to make this particular adjustment.
25. Check browser cache size: Use the Pitstop Full Test to check your browser cache size and show you how to change it. http://www.pcpitstop.com/

26. Check browser cache overflow: Keep you web pages displaying current content and loading fast. Use a setting between 10 and 100 megabytes to get the best of both worlds.

27. Get a free battery if your system is under battery recall: Go to your manufacture and check to see if your battery has been recalled because of fire danger. Chances are it has. Do it now!

28. Check your DirectX installation: This collection of Microsoft applications has a direct effect on how your games and video content is handled. To view your video content correctly be sure it is up to date.

29. Look in Device Manager for Disabled Devices: Did you find one? It could be no driver, or it could be a device that needs to be removed from your device manager. Reboot your system to be sure it’s not from software problems and run your Add/Remove Hardware Wizard. Start/Control Panel/Add Hardware Wizard.

30. Run a periodic Disk Check: For a quick check just go to Start/run/type chkdsk/OK. To check your hard drives and recover bad sectors go to Start/My Computer/Rt click the drive/select Properties/Tools/Check Now/You can now select Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. A reboot is required.

31. Use a memory-checking tool: Nothing can create unusual behavior in your PC like a bad stick of memory. Running a memory check is a must. I like the free Memtest86+. It does require making a floppy or cd but if you’re having weird errors there is no better way to check.

32. Clear you fans of any debris: Most desktop models give access to front intake fans that should be cleaned regularly. Turn off your computer and take a look. Canned air is the easiest way to clear these areas of dust and debris. Do this near your cat. It will love it.

33. Check your systems temperatures: Heat is the enemy of all computers. If your system does not have an included Temp Utility be sure to check your systems website for what they suggest. I’ve always liked SpeedFan.

34. Set your Receive Buffer Size: Safety is great but safe and fast is better. If you are using XP or earlier, your system is not optimized for broadband Internet access. Run the Pitstop Full test to learn how to set your Receive Buffer Size.

35. Defragment your hard drive: It doesn’t take long to scatter files through out your drive. The more fragmentation you have, the longer it takes for your PC to find data. Get into the habit of defragging on a schedule. While there are some excellent free programs out there like DisKeeper Lite, none of them go as far as Disk MD. In addition to being an excellent program that offers complete defragmentation, Disk MD even defrags your Windows XP restore points and organizes your information so it is more easily accessed. It’s my favorite Pitstop program.

36. Dust off the monitor:It produces heat and needs to breathe like the rest of your computer.

37. Check your UPS:Route all your connections though it, including your Internet connection. Get rid of the rats nest behind your desk.

38.Wipe down your keyboard and Mouse: Remove any batteries or connections and give them a good once over. Be sure they are completely dry before reconnecting.

39. Check your power supply: Always one of the first components to fail, check that the fans are clear and free spinning.

40. Check your cables:Plastic gets brittle so replace your Internet cables regularly.

41. Clean your peripherals: Clean your printer heads, check ink cartridges, dust off your router, and get them ready for another round.

42. Get those Microsoft Updates: If you don’t have your PC set to automatically update, now is the time.

43. Get a Firewall: There’s more to protection than virus and spyware removal. Prevention is the best cure.

44. Remove unused Windows Programs: You can use Add/Remove Programs to remove unused “Windows” programs like Windows Messenger. They are on the left side of the Add/Remove menu.

45. Turn off old Guest Accounts: Start/ Control panel/ User accounts/ Guest.

46. Change your passwords: Get into the habit of changing your passwords often and do not store them on a sticky note by your pc.

47. Compact your old Outlook Express emails: This is more about privacy than space. Deleted messages are never gone. Compacting before deleting makes them harder for hackers to recover.

48. Turn off your PC: Stop the increasing threat of worms and hackers. They can’t break into a pc while it’s turned off. Leaving it on 24/7 only makes your utility company happy and sucks more dust into your pc.

49. Reduce resources wasted on visual fluff. Increase virtual memory and get a huge increase in performance. Right-click My Computer/Properties/Advanced/Settings/Adjust for best performance.

50. Try one new program: Firefox, Thunderbird, or OpenOffice.

CD Drive not detecting blank CDs

Issue :

Cannot burn a CD using in Windows XP,
Error: “There Is No Disk in the Drive. Please Insert a Disk into Drive”.
CD Drives not detecting blank CDs.

CAUSE:

This problem can occur if the “Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged-on user
only” policy setting is being applied to an Windows XP.

Above policy prevents IMAPI from working due to IMAPI.EXE being a service running
under the SYSTEM account. Since this account is different than the locally logged
on user, IMAPI is unable to open the CD-R/RW drive to perform burning due to the
restrictive ACLs put on the drive during logon.

The specific policies to check in Active directory would be the “Default Domain
Policy” and any custom policy being applied to the Windows XP machines (if machine
exists in custom Policy/OU).

Resolution:

To resolve this issue, disable the security policy:

NOTE : You must restart your computer for the change to take effect.

1. Click Start , and click Run . In the Open box, type mmc , and then click OK .
2. On the Console File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in .
3. On the Standalone tab, click Add , and then click Group Policy in the Available
Standalone Snap-ins list.
4. You may receive a message that the Group Policy Object applies to the local
computer, click Finish , click Close , and then click OK .
5. In the MMC snap-in, view the following entry:
Console Root\Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security
Settings\Local Policies\Security Options
6. Double-click the Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged-on user only policy,
click Disabled under Local Policy , and then click OK .
7. On the Console menu, click Exit , and then restart the computer.

Policy changes is effected on HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\allocatecdroms (0-disabled, 1 enabled)

How to Defragment your Hard Drive (Windows XP)

What is “fragmenting” and why do I need to “defragment” my hard drive?

Imagine a large library of books arranged in volumes. Also imagine that the librarian for this particular library re-shelves the books in a way which moves the individual books in the volumes further apart from each other. As more books are added to library, the further apart and more mixed up the books in the volumes become. Now imagine that you come to the library and want to check out an entire volume of books. You would have to search all over the library to find each individual book in the volume that you want.  In computer terms, what is happening when the individual books are re-shelved in this way is called fragmenting, and this is what happens to your computer as you install programs, download files, or just use your computer in general.

When running programs that contains hundreds of files, fragmenting can degrade the performance of your computer. As the clusters of files on your hard drive become fragmented, they grow further apart and it takes longer for your computer to find and assemble all the pieces necessary to run the programs. This is where defragmenting comes in. It rearranges the files on your hard drive so they are back in order, which cuts down on access latency (the time it takes to access your files). It is as if the library has hired a new librarian who goes through and arranges the books so that the volumes are intact and contiguous. This would greatly reduce the time it takes to find whole volumes or individual books in those volumes.

Defragmenting your Windows XP hard drive

1.  To defragment your hard drive in Windows XP, open My Computer and right-click on the C: drive. Select Properties, then click on the Tools tab and select Defragment Now…

2.  The Windows Disk Defragmenter program will open and all drives are listed in the top window pane.  Since the program is going to be arranging files on your hard drive, it is important that no files are being accessed during the process, or the program won’t be able to move them.  Close all open programs.

3.  The C: drive is where operating system files and programs are installed by default, so make sure that it is selected, then click Defragment. While the program is running, it is recommend that you not use your computer. The time is takes to run the defragmenting process is dependent on the size of your hard drive and amount of fragmentation.

While the program is running you will see a graphical representation of the blocks of files on your hard drive being moved and the fragmented segments joined together.  Usually the less gaps of free space between the contiguous segments the better, but as long as the fragmented files are put together into contiguous segments, it will help your computer’s performance.

4.  Once the process is complete, the graphic should display most of the contiguous files on the left and the majority of the free space on the right. Close the Disk Defragmenter window and resume using your computer.