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====Disk Fragmentation==== | ====Disk Fragmentation==== | ||
On hard disk drives (HDD), over time files that are regularly used by the computer will fragment | On hard disk drives (HDD), over time files that are regularly used by the computer will fragment (located on separate parts of the disk). This increases read times and potentially causes stability issues. Defragging alines fragmented files by places them in order on the disks. It is good practice to make sure the computers HDDs are defragmented before testing a mod. Thus, defrag your computer after installing a new mod, especially large mods such as texture overhauls. A recommended program is [http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/disk-defrag/ Auslogics Disk Defrag], which allows full drive defragmenting as well as specific file and folder defragmenting. | ||
If you use a solid state drive (SSD), please disregard the defragmentation advice detailed above. Defragmenting a SSD offers no benefit and will significantly decrease the life span of the drive. | If you use a solid state drive (SSD), please disregard the defragmentation advice detailed above. Defragmenting a SSD offers no benefit and will significantly decrease the life span of the drive. |
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