scandisk/defrag

My problem is that for several months I have been unable
to scan or defrag. It starts for 10 times then informs me
another program is writing to it. What do I do to fix
this problem?

Get Xteq Systems X-Setup (http://www.xteq.com). This is a freeware
utility that lets you get control of every aspect of windows. It
contains a section called shutdown/startup, where you can set scandisk
and/or defrag to run before anything else (that can interfere with
scandisk or defrag). That alone is a lifesaver.

Joyce Marshall wrote:
My problem is that for several months I have been unable
to scan or defrag. It starts for 10 times then informs me
another program is writing to it. What do I do to fix
this problem?

Have a look here, by MS MVP Ron Badour:
http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/scandisk.html
and
http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/defrag.html


Here is a little utility to automate it for you:
GEODisk by MS MVP George Gedye
http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/Software.htm
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Joyce Marshall" wrote in message
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My problem is that for several months I have been unable
to scan or defrag. It starts for 10 times then informs me
another program is writing to it. What do I do to fix
this problem?

Joyce=20

Run the programmes in Safe Mode.

To start Windows in safe mode Click Start, and then click Shut down. =
Click Restart, click OK, and then press and hold the CTRL key until the =
Microsoft Windows 98 Start-up Menu appears. For some machines, you can =
use F8 instead of CTRL to bring up the Microsoft Windows 98 Start-up =
Menu. Enter the number for Safe mode, and then press ENTER.=20

Notes In safe mode, Windows uses default settings (VGA monitor, no =
network, Microsoft mouse driver, and the minimum device drivers required =
to start Windows). You will not have access to CD-ROM drives, printers, =
or other devices.=20

--=20


Hope this helps.

Gerry
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"Joyce Marshall" wrote in message =
...
My problem is that for several months I have been unable=20
to scan or defrag. It starts for 10 times then informs me=20
another program is writing to it. What do I do to fix=20
this problem?

Immediately at powerup hit F8 key, this will place you in
Safe Mode. Then try scandisk and defrag. This worked
for me.
-----Original Message-----
My problem is that for several months I have been unable
to scan or defrag. It starts for 10 times then informs
me
another program is writing to it. What do I do to fix
this problem?
.

-----Original Message-----
My problem is that for several months I have been unable
to scan or defrag. It starts for 10 times then informs
me
another program is writing to it. What do I do to fix
this problem?
.

I have had the same problem. It will work if you start
in "safe mode". When you start your computer, once the
screen comes on - hold down the control key. This should
bring you to a different screen. Use arrow key to
select "safe mode" - then press enter.
You can scan disk and defragment in safe mode; restart the
computer.
This will help your computer to work faster (better). I am
still researching how to find what program is writing to
the C drive...
good luck!

Screensaver or permanent internet connection?


--=20

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, Worcs, England
Enquire, plan and execute.
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"nobody special" wrote in message =
...
=20
-----Original Message-----
My problem is that for several months I have been unable=20
to scan or defrag. It starts for 10 times then informs=20
me=20
another program is writing to it. What do I do to fix=20
this problem?
.

I have had the same problem. It will work if you start=20
in "safe mode". When you start your computer, once the=20
screen comes on - hold down the control key. This should=20
bring you to a different screen. Use arrow key to=20
select "safe mode" - then press enter.
You can scan disk and defragment in safe mode; restart the=20
computer.
This will help your computer to work faster (better). I am=20
still researching how to find what program is writing to=20
the C drive...
good luck!

It could be the programm "Findfast.cpl" in the windows\system-directory.
Rename it (f.e. "mindfast", reboot and try again.
good luck!