How to Disable Automatic Defragment in Vista
- 1). Click the Windows "Start" menu icon at the bottom-left side of the screen and select "Control Panel."
- 2). Click "System and Maintenance" in the Control Panel options. This will open the System and Maintenance window.
- 3). Click "Performance Information and Tools," then click "Advanced Tools."
- 4). Click the "Open Disk Defragmenter" option in the Advanced Tools window. Click "OK" to proceed through the User Account Control verification window.
- 5). Click the box next to "Run On A Schedule (Recommended)" to deselect it. Click "OK" to save the changes. Close the Control Panel windows and automatic defragment is disabled.