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![schedule defragmenter 00 Windows 7: Schedule Defragmentation [How To]](http://i1.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/images/wg/0901/11windows7/schedule-defragmenter-00.png?resize=256%2C256 "Windows 7: Schedule Defragmentation [How To]")
Fragmentation makes your hard disk do extra work that can slow down your computer. Removable storage devices such as USB flash drives can also become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter rearranges fragmented data so your disks and drives can work more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter runs on a schedule, but you can also analyze and defragment your disks and drives manually.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to schedule the defragmentation task in Windows 7.
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Many users have asked me how well Windows Seven works with 512MB RAM. Before I continue, I want to state that although I do not recommend using 512MB RAM, it works… as long as you’re willing to be patient.
After conducting several non-scientific tests and after using Windows7, with 512MB RAM, for several hours on end, I can say it works well enough. Yes, you may get some slow downs and yes, everything isn’t instant; however, it works much better than Vista would on 512MB and nearly as good as XP (in my opinion.)
![memory diagnostic 00 Windows 7: Run Memory Diagnostic Tool [How To]](http://i2.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/images/wg/0901/11windows7/memory-diagnostic-00.png?resize=256%2C256 "Windows 7: Run Memory Diagnostic Tool [How To]")
Memory (RAM) can become corrupted and not work properly. Usually, a replacement is needed to fix the problem, but before you replace your hardware, you should use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool. This tool is available in both Windows Vista and Seven.
Learn, in this guide, how to run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool in Windows 7 or Vista.
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![autoplay defaults 00 Windows 7: Set AutoPlay Defaults [How To]](http://i0.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/images/wg/0901/11windows7/autoplay-defaults-00.png?resize=256%2C256 "Windows 7: Set AutoPlay Defaults [How To]")
Although I do not find Autoplay to be a useful feature, many do. In this guide, you’ll learn how to set autoplay defaults in Windows 7.
The defaults will save you time as you use media with your PC, by opening your DVD immediately or ripping your CDs without you telling your computer to do so, each time.
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![disable error reporting 01 Disable Error Reporting in Windows Vista [How To]](http://i2.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/images/wg/0809/21disableerrorreporting/disable-error-reporting-01.jpg "Disable Error Reporting in Windows Vista [How To]")
Windows Error Reporting (WER) is designed to help identify bugs with Windows. If you do not want to send information about errors; thus, eliminating the message shown above, follow this guide.
In this guest post, James Ricketts explores how to boost PC performance. Learn more about James at the conclusion of this post.
Computer owners are always on the lookout for ways to boost their PC performance. Anything that will keep their computer running as efficiently as it did when it was brand new. If you stop for a moment and ponder the reasons why the performance of a new PC is so good, you will recall that a new PC is devoid of any unnecessary information and programs. Another reason for its efficiency is that the data residing in it is uncluttered.
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