Which tool should be used if a user needs to optimize space on a hard drive?

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Which tool should be used if a user needs to optimize space on a hard drive?

  • Optimize Drives
  • Disk Management
  • Fdisk
  • Format
    Explanation:

    Several software tools are available to diagnose problems, maintain hardware, and protect the data stored on a computer:

    • Disk Management – Initializes disks, creates partitions, and formats partitions.
    • Format – Prepares a hard drive to store information.
    • Scandisk or Chkdsk – Checks the integrity of files and folders on a hard drive. It can also check the disk surface for physical errors.
    • Optimize Drives – Previously known as Defrag, optimizes space on a hard drive.
    • Disk Cleanup – Clears space on a hard drive by searching for files that can be safely deleted.
    • System File Checker (SFC) – Scans the critical files of the operating system and replaces files that are corrupt.

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