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Quick Answer: Does Windows 10 Have a Defrag Program?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 4 min read
Quick Answer: Does Windows 10 Have a Defrag Program?
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Select the search bar on the taskbar and enter defrag. … Select Defragment and Optimize Drives. Select the disk drive you want to optimize.

Does Windows 10 automatically defrag?

Windows automatically defragments mechanical drives, and defragmentation isn’t necessary with solid-state drives.

How do I run defrag on Windows 10?

Disk Defragmenter in Windows 10 bears the name Defragment and Optimize Drives, and you can open it from the Start Menu. Click or tap on Start, scroll down the list of apps, and open the Windows Administrative Tools folder. There, you find the Defragment and Optimize Drives shortcut.

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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.