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Your computer starts slowly, and Windows accesses files slowly. Which two Windows features should you use to improve performance? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. Disk Defragmenter D. Disk Cleanup. To improve slow startup and file access, you should use Disk Defragmenter to optimize file storage and Disk Cleanup to free up disk space.

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Question

Your computer starts slowly, and Windows accesses files slowly. Which two Windows features should you use to improve performance? (Choose two.)

Options

  • ADisk Defragmenter
  • BDisk Format
  • CSystem Restore
  • DDisk Cleanup

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    84% (36)
  • B
    12% (5)
  • C
    5% (2)

Why each option

To improve slow startup and file access, you should use Disk Defragmenter to optimize file storage and Disk Cleanup to free up disk space.

ADisk DefragmenterCorrect

Disk Defragmenter rearranges fragmented data on hard disk drives (HDDs) to contiguous locations, reducing the time it takes for the read/write heads to access files, thereby improving file access and overall system performance.

BDisk Format

Disk Format erases all data on a drive and prepares it for use, which would lead to data loss and is not a standard performance improvement step without data backup and reinstallation.

CSystem Restore

System Restore reverts system files and settings to a previous state, which is used for troubleshooting system instability or issues, not directly for general performance improvement of slow file access or startup.

DDisk CleanupCorrect

Disk Cleanup helps improve performance by identifying and removing unnecessary files from your hard drive, such as temporary files, recycle bin contents, and old system files, which frees up disk space and can contribute to faster file access and startup times.

Concept tested: Disk optimization and maintenance tools

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/defragment-your-windows-10-pc-d7b621e2-a6da-6a15-99b9-d99f06700547

Topics

#performance optimization#Disk Defragmenter#Disk Cleanup#system speed

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