Hi Folks:
I am having difficulty getting my Win 98SE to defrag.
I run the Disc Cleanup first then the Defragmenter.
The Defragmenter starts and runs but does not move beyond 5% or 10% defrag.
Any suggestions to correct this problem?
Thanks for any help.
Cheers,
Phate
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Problems Defraging Windows 98SE
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Your defrag keeps restarting bcause you have some program like antivirus running in the background..try starting your computer in safe mode then run defrag...
Hope this helps you
KC
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I exit from McAfee to eliminate this problem, then re-boot when defrag is done.
mutable fire
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Close all open applications. It is clear that your system is highly fragmented from not running it often enough. The reason it seems to get stuck on 5% is that the Windows defrag program uses your ram to store the files that it is currently rearranging. When ram is full it needs to restart. Try not doing a full defrag. Try files only. Then do a full defrag. As your disc appears highly fragmented do these over night. Then set your maintence wizard to run at least once a night. Or buy a third party defrager like diskeeper.
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As you have been already instructed close all back-ground running applications, then go to this site and down load this free version of Disk Keeper lite. This is a fast defrag program, much faster then OEM version. It has some (ugh) ad's, but ignore and run. Will fix your system more efficiently if run regularly.
http://www.diskeeper.com
Houston
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It sounds like something is writing to your HD so it has to keep starting over. Try closing all applications that are running. Start with your Virus program
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Use multiple ctl-alt-del keystrokes to bring up an end task manager, then highlight devices one at a time, and end their tasks, with the exception of explorer, and systray (those are required to be open), once you end all running tasks, try running your defragmenter, I would also recommend running scandisk before defragmentation. It should perform the process.
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I would just like to add a comment regarding the use of the Diskeeper product. I had the same problem. I downloaded the trial version and bought the product when the trial period was over.
The program has a 'Set and Forget' feature that routinely defrags my computer. Great investment and so easy to use, best part, defragging is not a problem anymore. Good Luck!
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