Hi Niamh, You don't say what operating system you are using. I am still using Windows XP and use a program called Defraggler from Piriform. www.piriform.com The program is free and works well with Window-Eyes and NVDA. Gordon Atkinson ----- Original Message ----- From: Niamh To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 9:09 AM Subject: [access-uk] Defragging a laptop I am told by a couple of sighted friends that my laptop needs defragging! Is there an accessible program and is it safe? Niamh