APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
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Question
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Why is a disk defragmenter needed?
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To allow files to be accessed quicker and collect all free space together.
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To free up storage space.
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To protect files on your hard disk.
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To reduce the size of files in order to take up less disk space.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It simply takes less time and system resources to access a contiguous file than one broken into many individual pieces. This improves not only response time but also the reliability of the system.
Detailed explanation-2: -Disks become fragmented over a period of time after continuous usage. Disk defragmentation helps rearrange the files on the disk to contiguous spaces and thus improve disk performance.
Detailed explanation-3: -The defragmenting process can give you more space on your hard drive, which can be a big advantage to someone who is close to the limit of what their hard drive can hold.
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