How often should I defragment my hard drive for a faster PC? By YL ComputingDecember 6, 2022Speed Up PC Most experts recommend defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. However, if you use your PC frequently (especially for gaming or video/photo editing) you may want to do it more often. Related Content:How can I remove unnecessary programs from my computer to speed it up?What programs should I use to speed up my PC?What different maintenance tasks should I perform regularly to keep my PC running quickly?