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bill adams - 04 Feb 2004 18:38 GMT

I have been trying to defrag my hard drive but it keeps
starting over when I get to about 10% completion, telling
me the hard drive has changed. When I ran scan disk I got
an error message saying it had been interrupted 10 times by
windows running programs. I don't have any programs
running consciously, don't know how to get rid of the ones
running in the background. Any suggestions?

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philo - 04 Feb 2004 21:34 GMT

> I have been trying to defrag my hard drive but it keeps
> starting over when I get to about 10% completion, telling
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> running consciously, don't know how to get rid of the ones
> running in the background. Any suggestions?

turn off screen saver

also hit control-alt-delete and shut down all apps
except explorer

othewise defrag in safe mode

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bill adams - 05 Feb 2004 20:13 GMT

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>Thanks Philo, I'll try those suggestions.

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anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com - 07 Feb 2004 16:08 GMT

virus programs are usually the culprit, disable the
program prior to defrag.

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Paul - 15 Feb 2004 16:39 GMT

I am having the exact same problem with my system. If you
get an answer please let me know. Thanks
Paul

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Ravi - 15 Feb 2004 17:44 GMT

>I am having the exact same problem with my system. If you
>get an answer please let me know. Thanks
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>>running in the background. Any suggestions?
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Run scandisk in safe mode.

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Bert Kinney - 17 Feb 2004 03:33 GMT

Hi Paul,

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.

For more information on the subject check the links below:

List of Articles About the Disk Defragmenter Tool:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q286/2/63.asp

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> I am having the exact same problem with my system. If you
> get an answer please let me know. Thanks
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> >running in the background. Any suggestions?
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