Changing the Optimization Schedule

If you want to run Defragment and Optimize Drives on a different day, at a different time, more often or less often, follow these steps to change the default schedule:

1. In the Start screen, press Windows Logo+W to open the Settings search pane, type defrag, and then click Defragment and Optimize Your Drives in the search results.

2. Click Change Settings to display the Optimize Drives: Optimization Schedule dialog box, shown in Figure 25.11.

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Figure 25.11. Use this dialog box to set up a custom defrag schedule.

3. Make sure that the Run on a Schedule check box is activated.

4. Use the Frequency list to select ...

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