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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 (located on separate parts of the disk). This increases read times and potentially causes stability issues. Defragmenting alines fragmented files by placing them in order on the disks. It is always good practice to make sure the | 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. Defragmenting alines fragmented files by placing them in order on the disks. It is always good practice to make sure the HDDs are defragmented before testing a mod. Thus, defrag the hard drives 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/or folder defragmenting. | ||
If | If the system has 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. | ||
====Background Processes==== | ====Background Processes==== |
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