Built-in tools for monitoring and adjusting system performance. For information, see Optimizing the Swap File, Optimizing File System PerfOrmance, and Setting Graphics Compatibility Options. System Monitor can be used to track the performance of key system components, as described in Tracking Performance with System Monitor. Contact the manufacturer to determine availability of protected-mode drivers that are compatible with Windows 95. Disk Defragmenter can improve file access time by alefragmenting uncompressed FAT drives and compressed DriveSpace or DoubleSpace drives.
Fragmentation occurs over time, as programs read from and write to the hard disk.
Eventually, files must be stored in noncontiguous sectors on a disk. Fragmentation doesn't affect the validity of the information, but it takes much longer for the computer to read and write fragmented files. For more information about DriveSpace and Disk Defragmenter, see Disks and File Systems.