defragment problm

[joan]

When i want to defrag my system it gets to 1% then starts
again and repeats its self 10 times over....how can i
solve this problem??????? please help

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Joan,

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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Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/
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"joan" wrote
> When i want to defrag my system it gets to 1% then starts
> again and repeats its self 10 times over....how can i
> solve this problem??????? please help

[ppoatt]

Been awhile that I have had this problem. First off it was
My AV program set to monitor system files causeing it to
restart. The AV program kept writing to the system
causeing it. I think there is an option on the popup that
states it restarted 10 times to select "Do not show me
this message again" Check that and OK. Then defrag will
run trying to complete.
But if it is restarting at1% and you do not get
the "Scandisk needed first" message. Then something is
still writing to the drive. Causeing changes. Thus
causeing Defrag to start over.
Be sure you are not connected to the net and then shut
down everything except explorer.
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>When i want to defrag my system it gets to 1% then starts
>again and repeats its self 10 times over....how can i
>solve this problem??????? please help
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