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twigsonlakelbj - 12 Apr 2004 00:11 GMT

trying to run scan or defrag disk. Message "program has
restarted 10 times. Other programs should be shut down so
scan/defrag can complete." I am not running any other
programs nor am I on line. Since I cannot defrag it is so
spread out computer runs real slow, hangs up and is
generally driving me crazy. HELP

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T.White - 12 Apr 2004 01:49 GMT

>-----Original Message-----
>trying to run scan or defrag disk. Message "program has
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>generally driving me crazy. HELP
>I'm having the same problem, did you get any responce

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Gerry Cornell - 12 Apr 2004 07:59 GMT

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.

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.

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> trying to run scan or defrag disk. Message "program has
> restarted 10 times. Other programs should be shut down so
> scan/defrag can complete." I am not running any other
> programs nor am I on line. Since I cannot defrag it is so
> spread out computer runs real slow, hangs up and is
> generally driving me crazy. HELP

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anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com - 14 Apr 2004 11:54 GMT

U prob have anti virus or firewall updates to be
installed, you need to upgrade these b4 u can defrag etc.

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pete@humber1.fsnet.co.uk - 14 Apr 2004 12:57 GMT

>-----Original Message-----
>trying to run scan or defrag disk. Message "program has
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>.
>I am having the same problem; I think that it is related

to a problem with a number of programmes that have
appeared in 'my download files' folder. I have tried to
delete these but they keep coming back. Anyone help?

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