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Defrag tried to run overnite but was unable now computer locks on startup
The task schduler tried to start defrag last night. I
think it tried all night but didn't run fully but the hard drive was clicking furiously all night and this morning. Now when you reboot, it runs scan disk and boots to the start screen (seemingly normal) but then the computer locks up after it completely loads all the icons and start programs. I tried running a full scan disk from the windows start up floppy. It did find errors which it says it fixed but the problem is still there. I think the defrag tool screwed something up. PLEASE HELP! |
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Defrag tried to run overnite but was unable now computer locks on startup
What happens if you boot in safe mode?
I would identify the brand of hard drive, go to the maker's web site, download their diagnostic software and check the health of the drive. -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo "Brian G" wrote in message ... The task schduler tried to start defrag last night. I think it tried all night but didn't run fully but the hard drive was clicking furiously all night and this morning. Now when you reboot, it runs scan disk and boots to the start screen (seemingly normal) but then the computer locks up after it completely loads all the icons and start programs. I tried running a full scan disk from the windows start up floppy. It did find errors which it says it fixed but the problem is still there. I think the defrag tool screwed something up. PLEASE HELP! |
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Defrag tried to run overnite but was unable now computer locks on startup
-----Original Message----- The task schduler tried to start defrag last night. I think it tried all night but didn't run fully but the hard drive was clicking furiously all night and this morning. Now when you reboot, it runs scan disk and boots to the start screen (seemingly normal) but then the computer locks up after it completely loads all the icons and start programs. I tried running a full scan disk from the windows start up floppy. It did find errors which it says it fixed but the problem is still there. I think the defrag tool screwed something up. PLEASE HELP! . Brian,although you might have a disk drive problem,the first thing i do when people bring me their pc's with screwball problems is ask the question to which i already know the answer,and that is,do they run an updated Anti- Virus program.99% of the time,the answer is a lowered head "no".I just had one with XP that would bump them off the Net and reboot,It had the Sasser,Blaster and Welchia worms,and the XP software was never updated with security patches.I would try to get into safe mode,and if you can go online,go to the Symantec or Mcafee site and have them run a scan on your system before proceeding further.Spyware is another thing that can really screw things up.If you don't already have them,i would download both Spybots and Ad-Aware fro PCWorld.com and see what they find.I try to take care of the basics first before i go crazy troubleshooting these type of problems.Hope this helps. |
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Defrag tried to run overnite but was unable now computer locks on startup
I had the same problem just last week and this was the
response I got,try it, it worked for me. I suggest that you remove Temporary Internet Files ( including Offline Content ) and History. Start Settings, Control Panel, Internet Options, General, Temporary Internet Files, Delete Files, check Offline Content and click on OK. Also empty your Recycle Bin. This helps remove a potential problem when running Scandisk and Disk Defragmenter. Another precaution. Delete the contents of the applog folder ( the content not the folder! ). See link below (disregard the references to the error messages ) for the procedure. Defrag Error Message: ID NoEFRAG00205 (Q238165) http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;Q238165 Then run Disk Defragmenter 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. 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. ~~~~~~ Hope this helps. -----Original Message----- The task schduler tried to start defrag last night. I think it tried all night but didn't run fully but the hard drive was clicking furiously all night and this morning. Now when you reboot, it runs scan disk and boots to the start screen (seemingly normal) but then the computer locks up after it completely loads all the icons and start programs. I tried running a full scan disk from the windows start up floppy. It did find errors which it says it fixed but the problem is still there. I think the defrag tool screwed something up. PLEASE HELP! . |
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