Computer Won't Drfrag (Win98 SE)

The best way to get a good defrag on a W98 system is too boot into safe mode,
close any running programs,
run scandisk
then run defrag.

The problem is that when ANY program accesses the hard drive, or virtual memory, defrag needs to start over. When you run defrag, you need to disable as many programs as possible. Booting into safe mode significantly reduces the number of programs that load.

Chas

Usually something is writing to the disk that keeps it starting over. Run SpyBot and clean out any milicious software. Also press Ctrl-Alt-Del and EndTask on unecessary programs. Then try it.

Also if you have too small a cluster size, Defrag will have trouble. But so would Scandisk. Does it work OK? If not check your cluster size.

Certainly it shouldn't be a hardware problem. You can also try Norton Speedisk.

If you don't mind spending a little money, try to find an old copy of Norton System Works. It included a Win32 version of Speed Disk.

Ralph

I think that is some System Files are missing.
so you do one thing.
Go to start ---> programs ---> Accessories ---> System Tools ----> System Informaiton

in System Informaiton window
go to Tools ---> System File Checker.
then click over start button to starting system file check.

You need one win 98 cd, because if any systme files are curropt then put your win98 cd in cd drive and recover that.

bye
Kriss

Hi

Running defrag in Safe Mode normally enables it run unhindered. If you are still having problems then start defrag and click the settings button. The next screen that appears gives you an option not to check the drive for errors before defragging. This has helped me in the past.

Good luck