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Drive Space

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It has been our experience that when a drives free space drops below 10% of the capacity of the drive that the performance of the drive (computer) is greatly impacted.  By getting the free space back above 10% can speed the computer up considerably.

 

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Tip: 20% free space will provide even greater performance.

 

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Quick steps to check Drive Space:

1.Open My Computer
2.Right-click on a drive
3.Choose Properties
4.Note the full capacity of the drive
5.Note how much of the drive is available (Free space)

 


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