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I am running windows 98 SE. When I defrag, it gets to around 10 % then it
starts all over again. Never finishes. Anybody knows what could be wrong? Is there another defraging program out there you would recommend that is compatible with windows 98? -- ----------------------------------------------------- øivind reinemo |
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First, try running defrag in Safe Mode. You'll probably find it works OK.
If it runs ok in Safe Mode, then in all probability, you have some background program/utility running in Normal Mode and you should take a look at ScanDefrag v5.5 This is a FREE utility, written by several well respected contributors to these News Groups and has been designed to run several original MS utilities through a 'filter' which eliminates the usual junk which stops Defrag (and Scandisk) from running properly in Normal Mode - as you are already experiencing. You can get ScanDefrag at either of the two sites below - and be sure to read the associated notes for setting it up: http://home.earthlink.net/~bblanton2...efrag/main.htm http://www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag/index.html Good luck Mart "OR" wrote in message ... I am running windows 98 SE. When I defrag, it gets to around 10 % then it starts all over again. Never finishes. Anybody knows what could be wrong? Is there another defraging program out there you would recommend that is compatible with windows 98? -- ----------------------------------------------------- øivind reinemo |
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grab the defrag utility for winME, (google for it) and swap it for your 98 one.
you will find it (usually) in 'c/windows' folder...... cut the 98 version from c/windows and plonk it in a temp folder prior to putting in the new ME version.... you wont regret doing it. (reboot after doing this.) also, delete the folder 'c/windows/APPLOG folder prior to running new defrag proggy. also(2), make sure No other applications are running whilst defragging... once done, reboot and do it again; and if you have a h/d with separate partitions, then do them one at a time. (Do Not run it on any partition that has an NTFS on it... ie, if you are dual booting with 'xp' or etc which resides on a partition on the same h/d) davo "OR" wrote in message ... I am running windows 98 SE. When I defrag, it gets to around 10 % then it starts all over again. Never finishes. Anybody knows what could be wrong? Is there another defraging program out there you would recommend that is compatible with windows 98? -- ----------------------------------------------------- øivind reinemo |
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"OR" wrote in message
... I am running windows 98 SE. When I defrag, it gets to around 10 % then it starts all over again. Never finishes. Anybody knows what could be wrong? Is there another defraging program out there you would recommend that is compatible with windows 98? 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 When you open Defragmenter, first click the Settings button, and un-select the option to re-arrange/optimize files, and save the setting for use every time you run Defrag. One simple workaround is to start in Safe Mode, and then run Defrag from there. Here's a utility to automate it for you: ScanDefrag http://www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag/ -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+ http://dts-l.net/ http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm |
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Disk Defragmenter May Seem to Stop Responding:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/136836 Tip: Run Disk Cleanup before Defrag; Don't *touch* the machine until the Drag session ends (may take 8-12 hours or more). Also see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/186978 -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ OR wrote: I am running windows 98 SE. When I defrag, it gets to around 10 % then it starts all over again. Never finishes. Anybody knows what could be wrong? Is there another defraging program out there you would recommend that is compatible with windows 98? |
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"OR" wrote in message ... : I am running windows 98 SE. When I defrag, it gets to around 10 % then it : starts all over again. Never finishes. : Anybody knows what could be wrong? Is there another defraging program out : there you would recommend that is compatible with windows 98? : -- : ----------------------------------------------------- : øivind reinemo Hi OR, : I will tell one of the things that cause this is: Having other programs running in the background. Such as, a Screen Saver, other programs too. I will tell you what I do, first disconnect from the Internet, set your Screen Saver to (none). Go into msconfig by going to Start Runtype in msconfig then click on OK, find the Startup tab at top, click on that then write down everything you have checked there on a piece of paper, so when you start up your machine after defrag, you have a list of what to put in the start up after the defrag. Then restart the machine. Check to see if you have anything there checked. If not, do your defrag. After defrag is complete, go back to the msconfig and check the things you had unchecked. then restart your machine. Reconnect to the Internet. If you want, you can set up your Screen Saver again. This has always worked for me. I hope this helps. Angel : : |
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OR, I would follow Glen, Robear and Angel's advice. The problem with using
the Windows ME defragger is that it is not necessarily meant for Windows 98 Second Edition and while it may work fine at first, it just may cause more problems later on but even if it does not cause any problems there are other reasons for not using it. I would consider whether or not there are legal issues with Microsoft on using their Windows ME defragger on Windows 98 Second Edition and I am just {shocked} that dave "a so-called Christian" from what I gathered from another post would even consider doing something that might be remotely illegal and I think that dave has not considered what the so called "Higher Power" might do in this situation if dave continues to blaze along the trail that dave is moving towards in this life. "OR" wrote: I am running windows 98 SE. When I defrag, it gets to around 10 % then it starts all over again. Never finishes. Anybody knows what could be wrong? Is there another defraging program out there you would recommend that is compatible with windows 98? -- ----------------------------------------------------- øivind reinemo |
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Dan wrote: OR, I would follow Glen, Robear and Angel's advice. The problem with using the Windows ME defragger is that it is not necessarily meant for Windows 98 Second Edition and while it may work fine at first, it just may cause more problems later on but even if it does not cause any problems there are other reasons for not using it. I would consider whether or not there are legal issues with Microsoft on using their Windows ME defragger on Windows 98 Second Edition and I am just {shocked} that dave "a so-called Christian" from what I gathered from another post would even consider doing something that might be remotely illegal and I think that dave has not considered what the so called "Higher Power" might do in this situation if dave continues to blaze along the trail that dave is moving towards in this life. Dan, why don't you personally call MS and find out before you start your 'holier than thou' preaching. PS: I have yet to read in a NG where ME defrag caused a problem in Win98SE because it wasn't designed for it. |
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Point Noted, Buffalo but you will see dave insulted Gary S. Terhune as well
in another thread. "Buffalo" wrote: Dan wrote: OR, I would follow Glen, Robear and Angel's advice. The problem with using the Windows ME defragger is that it is not necessarily meant for Windows 98 Second Edition and while it may work fine at first, it just may cause more problems later on but even if it does not cause any problems there are other reasons for not using it. I would consider whether or not there are legal issues with Microsoft on using their Windows ME defragger on Windows 98 Second Edition and I am just {shocked} that dave "a so-called Christian" from what I gathered from another post would even consider doing something that might be remotely illegal and I think that dave has not considered what the so called "Higher Power" might do in this situation if dave continues to blaze along the trail that dave is moving towards in this life. Dan, why don't you personally call MS and find out before you start your 'holier than thou' preaching. PS: I have yet to read in a NG where ME defrag caused a problem in Win98SE because it wasn't designed for it. |
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Buffalo, I was also wondering if it was legal to use the Windows ME defragger
with Windows 98 Second Edition or is it necessary from a legal standpoint to get Microsoft's permission? Thank you for the correction, as well. It always stings and hurts but I certainly do appreciate it in the end. smile "Buffalo" wrote: Dan wrote: OR, I would follow Glen, Robear and Angel's advice. The problem with using the Windows ME defragger is that it is not necessarily meant for Windows 98 Second Edition and while it may work fine at first, it just may cause more problems later on but even if it does not cause any problems there are other reasons for not using it. I would consider whether or not there are legal issues with Microsoft on using their Windows ME defragger on Windows 98 Second Edition and I am just {shocked} that dave "a so-called Christian" from what I gathered from another post would even consider doing something that might be remotely illegal and I think that dave has not considered what the so called "Higher Power" might do in this situation if dave continues to blaze along the trail that dave is moving towards in this life. Dan, why don't you personally call MS and find out before you start your 'holier than thou' preaching. PS: I have yet to read in a NG where ME defrag caused a problem in Win98SE because it wasn't designed for it. |
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