ks

I cannot defrag my computer. It stops at 10% and says
there is an application running. This occured after I
installed DSL. Any suggestions.

curt christianson

Hi KS,
I don't know if you've tried this or not, before starting Defrag:
1) Re-boot your computer
2) Turn off any screensavers you may be running
3) Clean out all Temporary Internet files (and Offline Content)
4) Delete Cookies if you wish
5) Empty the Recycle Bin
6) Delete the contents of the Applog folder (contents only, not the folder)
7) Delete files in the C:\Windows\Temp folder (just the contents, not the
folder)
8) Do not attempt to Defrag while online. If you have a broadband
connection, physically disconnect your hook-up until Defrag is completed.
9) Do a Ctrl-Alt-Delete to bring up the "End Task" dialog box. Do an "End
Task" on everything shown there, except Explorer and Systray.
10) Now try running Defrag.

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jay

Restart the computer in "safe mode" before running defrag. This way, a lot
of the software that ordinarily runs when you restart doesn't run.

For details, look in Windows help (Start >> Help) under "safe mode."

pcr

You should always run Scandisk before a Defrag, (unless you're actually
running two Defrags in a row).

http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q287914
Articles about Scandisk
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q286263
Articles about Defrag

1. Turn off screen saver (R-Clk Desktop, Properties, Screen Saver--
None)
2. Turn off power management (Control Panel, Power Management-- Always
On,Never,Never,Never)
3. Disable any permanent internet cable connection, perhaps.
4. Suspend Task Scheduler
5. Turn off interfering programs. Use "StartupCop" or "EndItAll2" from
PCMag (below). Or "START, Run, MSConfig, Startup tab". Note what is
unchecked. Then, go to the General tab & disable the entire Startup
Group, by clicking "Selective.." & unchecking "Load Startup...". Reboot.
Don't forget to re-enable before the next boot.
6. Use "HDValet" from PCMag, or
(a) "Control Panel, Internet Options, Delete Files button, bolt Delete
all offline content, OK, OK"
(b) "START, Run, %TEMP%", & delete all files that will let you. This
will likely be "C:\Windows\Temp". This is best done after a fresh boot,
unless you have not seen the message "Reboot to complete this install".
7. Run Scandisk (Thorough, usually w/o write testing. Check all three
items under "Scandisk, Advanced button, 'Check files for' box". If you
want to be informed as it does a fix, UNcheck "Automatically fix errors"
on the front screen, or look inside "C:\Scandisk.log" afterwards.)
8. "START, Run, Defrag /p /details". Apparently, "/p" Defrags the
unmovables.

The purpose of steps 1-5 is only to prevent constant restarts of
Scandisk & Defrag, if you get them; but DEFINITELY turn off the Virus
Scanner. Scandisk should be done perhaps once a month, and certainly
after every serious crash. Do a Defrag after a sluggish boot or when
this says so:
http://www.pcmag.com/ 's CrackUp, by Gregory A. Wolking & Bob Flanders.
Also, take DiskAction, to determine what is constantly writing to the
HDD, which causes the restarts. Take BHOCop & StartupCop too.

"DiskAction" reports the last 12 processes that access any partition. It
discovered the MS Critical Update Notification Tool was accessing my
HDD every five minutes. It can be uninstalled in "Control Panel,
Add/Remove Programs". Then, occasionally, "START, Windows Update" on
your own.

"BHOCop" found a Browser Helper Object called Wavehelper Class, created
by "Wavetop", that was building a monstrosity of an error log called
"Logit.txt" in here. "START, Find, F/F, Logit.txt"-- see one?

Now, my hard drive is quieter than my mouse. (Of course, I now also have
384 MB RAM, up from an initial 64, eliminating Swap File activity.)


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| I cannot defrag my computer. It stops at 10% and says
| there is an application running. This occured after I
| installed DSL. Any suggestions.
|
|

steve

I tryed to defrag my harddrive, and got this message...

DEFRAG caused a general protection fault in
module DEFRAG.EXE at 0003:0000211c

What does this mean, and how do I fix it

STEVE

gerry cornell

Steve

This is not a common error.

In essence I think you need to eliminate all potential causes of error. Update your anti-virus definitions and run as full anti-virus scan. Download Adaware from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ and use it to remove parasites.

You need to get scandisk to work to have any chance with Disk Defragmenter. When scandisk seems to stall it often means it has encountered a bad cluster ( bad sector ) on the hard disk. This it will try to repair and the process can take quite a time to complete. If this is what is happening then the only way forward is to be extremely patient. You may find it prudent to back up your more important data.

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...;en-us;Q238165

I would then run a "thorough" Scandisk again in Safe Mode. For Options see that System & Data areas is selected. Then click on Advanced and see that you have selected:

1. Display Summary -Always.
2. Log file -Append to Log
3. Check files for -Check all three options.
4. Report Ms-Dos Mode name length errors

There is an option to Automatically fix errors which I would check but many computer buffs do not preferring to investigate the error using the log before attempting to fix the problem.

When you have successfully run Scandisk 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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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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