Scandisk, Defrag, Changing Date/Time

Changing the Date and Time

The date and time appear in the lower right corner of the taskbar. To change it double click the mouse over the time. A Date/Time Properties box appears. You can change the month, the year, and the time by clicking the appropriate arrows. When finished, click OK. Note: Most computers automatically change the time for Daylight Savings and back again in the spring and fall.

Using ScanDisk

ScanDisk searches for and repairs disk errors on the hard drive (c:) or a diskette (a:). If you have to turn off your computer without using the Shut Down procedure (see Turning Off Your Computer), Windows runs ScanDisk automatically.

1. Click the Start button.
2. Move the mouse over Programs, across to Accessories, over to System Tools, and over to ScanDisk.
3. Click ScanDisk.
4. In the ScanDisk dialog box select the drive you wish to scan.
5. Select the type of test. Standard test will check files and folders for errors. Thorough will check files, folders, and disk surface for errors.
6. Check (click) Automatically fix errors.
7. Click the Start button.
8. The ScanDisk Results dialog box will appear when the scan is complete. It displays information about the scan.
9. Close this box by clicking the Close button.
10. Close ScanDisk by clicking the Close button.

Using Disk Defragmenter

Disk Defragmenter improves the performance of your computer. After a while, the data on your hard drive gets disorganized and your computer takes longer to find what you need. Disk Defragmenter makes your hard drive orderly again. Use Disk Defragmenter every few months, more often if you use your computer a lot. Disk Defragmenter takes a while, so let your computer work while you eat, study, or meditate.

1. Click the Start button.
2. Move the mouse over Programs, across to Accessories, over to System Tools, over to Disk Defragmenter, and click.
3. In the Select Drive box choose the drive you wish to defrag.
4. Click OK.
5. In the Disk Defragmenter box click Start.
6. When complete click Yes (you wish to quit).