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CAN'T EVER RUN DEFRAG OR SCAN DISK
i have tried repeatedly to try to run defrag or scan
disk, i always get error message relating to system low memory, it's impossible this is so frustrating! i need this to run to help my computer run correctly and faster but.... i can't. |
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CAN'T EVER RUN DEFRAG OR SCAN DISK
Tried GEODisk?..... or running SD/DF in Safe Mode?
GEODisk is freeware, and can be found at; http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/ -- Regards Steven Burn Ur I.T. Mate Group www.it-mate.co.uk Keeping it FREE! "LSM" wrote in message ... i have tried repeatedly to try to run defrag or scan disk, i always get error message relating to system low memory, it's impossible this is so frustrating! i need this to run to help my computer run correctly and faster but.... i can't. |
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CAN'T EVER RUN DEFRAG OR SCAN DISK
Hi LSM,
Here are a few tips to consider when running Scandisk and Defrag. 1. Restart to the Command Prompt and do a thorough Scandisk on the drive first and repair any errors. Restart the computer. Hold down the CTRL key while the system is booting. This will take you to the Boot Menu then select Command Prompt Only. Run Scandisk on the drive from there by typing SCANDISK then press enter and let it perform a surface scan. 2. Close all running programs using Close Programs (Ctrl + Alt + Del) except Explorer. 3. Turn off screen savers and any power management 4. Delete Temp files and Temporary Internet Files 5. Empty the Recycle Bin 6. Do a virus scan with up to date virus software Free offer: eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from Computer Associates http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm 7. Disable PC-Cillin if installed 8. Turn off and disconnect DSL/Cable Modem 9. Run Ad-aware to remove any possible spyware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ Note: Defragging in Safe Mode is another option. www.whatismyip.com For more information on the subject check the links below: List of Articles About the Disk Defragmenter Tool: http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q286/2/63.asp -- Regards, Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS] http://dts-l.org/ How to Configure Outlook Express for Internet News: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=171164 "LSM" wrote in message ... i have tried repeatedly to try to run defrag or scan disk, i always get error message relating to system low memory, it's impossible this is so frustrating! i need this to run to help my computer run correctly and faster but.... i can't. |
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CAN'T EVER RUN DEFRAG OR SCAN DISK
Hi LSM,
Here are a few tips to consider when running Scandisk and Defrag. 1. Restart to the Command Prompt and do a thorough Scandisk on the drive first and repair any errors. Restart the computer. Hold down the CTRL key while the system is booting. This will take you to the Boot Menu then select Command Prompt Only. Run Scandisk on the drive from there by typing SCANDISK then press enter and let it perform a surface scan. 2. Close all running programs using Close Programs (Ctrl + Alt + Del) except Explorer. 3. Turn off screen savers and any power management 4. Delete Temp files and Temporary Internet Files 5. Empty the Recycle Bin 6. Do a virus scan with up to date virus software Free offer: eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from Computer Associates http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm 7. Disable PC-Cillin if installed 8. Turn off and disconnect DSL/Cable Modem 9. Run Ad-aware to remove any possible spyware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ Note: Defragging in Safe Mode is another option. www.whatismyip.com For more information on the subject check the links below: List of Articles About the Disk Defragmenter Tool: http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q286/2/63.asp -- Regards, Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS] http://dts-l.org/ How to Configure Outlook Express for Internet News: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=171164 "LSM" wrote in message ... i have tried repeatedly to try to run defrag or scan disk, i always get error message relating to system low memory, it's impossible this is so frustrating! i need this to run to help my computer run correctly and faster but.... i can't. |
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CAN'T EVER RUN DEFRAG OR SCAN DISK
-----Original Message----- i have tried repeatedly to try to run defrag or scan disk, i always get error message relating to system low memory, it's impossible this is so frustrating! i need this to run to help my computer run correctly and faster but.... i can't. . if your pc has more than one HDD - move some data files out of 'C' to make space for these two apps to do their business cheers ted |
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CAN'T EVER RUN DEFRAG OR SCAN DISK
Restart in Ms-Dos mode and type cd\ and press the ENTER key. At the C:
prompt type chkdsk and press ENTER. Copy the information down and post the details in a further message. To restart Windows type either Exit or Win and press the ENTER key. ~~~~~~ Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FCA Stourport, Worcs, England Enquire, plan and execute. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please tell the newsgroup how any suggested solution worked for you. http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "LSM" wrote in message ... i have tried repeatedly to try to run defrag or scan disk, i always get error message relating to system low memory, it's impossible this is so frustrating! i need this to run to help my computer run correctly and faster but.... i can't. |
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