Why can't I Optimize on my Samsung SSD 840

[Cappuccino]

Just a quick question.

Why can't I do this on my Samsung Magician? https://gyazo.com/268c3569b57e16c737397adfd2d6de98

I can't press start? I have a feeling this could increase my laptop performance

Sorry for the noob question. ()

 

[Ketchup]

I really don't understand your question, as the answer is in the image you supplied. And actually the message is a little off, as TRIM support started with Windows 7. This is the only optimization you are getting here, which your OS already has by default.

Now if you want to make sure TRIM is enabled, follow the instructions here:
http://lifehacker.com/5640971/check-if-trim-is-enabled-for-your-solid-state-drive-in-windows-7

 

[LTC8K6]

W8 and up do not need the performance optimization.

 

[redzo]

By default, Optimize Drives, previously called Disk Defragmenter, runs automatically on a weekly schedule. But you can also optimize drives on your PC manually.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/improve-performance-optimizing-hard-drive

There was a little bit of controversy in how the tool handles SSD's, but it faded away with time and it is a different subject.