Does anyone know why my disk defragmenter isn't working?
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You probably have programs running in the background that are preventing it from working properly. For Windows, restart into Safe Mode and try running Disk Defragmenter there.
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The new software is consuming too many system resources.. This can include CPU availability and RAM usage. etc.. Your system may not be up to par for the software demands. Check the minimum system requirements on the software and compare it to your actual system. You may need to add memory to your computer. Using START> ALL PROGRAMS> ACCESSORIES> SYSTEM TOOLS> DISK CLEANUP -AND- DISK DEFRAGMENTOR will improve performance... Follow the instruction on the computer to complete the drive cleanup and defragmentation process
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Defrag in "Safe Mode".
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Your computer sounds overworked and not respoding, quit out of some programs in the task bar, and defragment your hard drive.  (Go to start, accessories, system tools, disk defragmenter.)
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go to start, accessories, system tools, and it should have disk defragmentation.
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Over time, files and applications become scattered in various places on your hard disk. Disk Defragmenter brings these scattered pieces together to improve speed and help prevent errors. \n     Steps: 1.  Close all applications. Disable screen savers, anti-virus utilities and other constantly running programs.   \n2.  Open the Start menu and choose Programs, then Accessories.   \n3.  Click on System Tools.   \n4.  Click on Disk Defragmenter.   \n5.  When the Select Drive window appears, click on Settings.   \n6.  Check both "Rearrange program files so my programs start faster" and "Check the drive for errors."   \n7.  Click OK to defragment drive C: (the physical drive).   \n8.  Run the program once a month or so.     \nTips  Run ScanDisk beforehand for best results. This is best done by restarting the computer in MS DOS and typing "scandisk" at the C:&#92;> prompt. Return to Windows afterwards to defragment your hard disk.    If you're having difficulties, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to make sure you haven't left any applications running. Highlight each application in the screen that appears and click on "End Task" to close the application.
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There are several possibilities:\n\n1) Defrag is in your start up directory.\n2) Defrag was told to run upon the next reboot and won't stop running until it's allowed to finish.
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Reinstall the OS from scratch. Delete the partition that is there, make a new partition and install the OS.\n\nI can't remeber is the Mac has a defrag function, but do that after you install the OS, just as a paranoid step.
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First step would be to defragment the troublesome partition.  If the problem still persists try a 'Restore' point where the computer was behaving itself.
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Go to the Control Panel option on your start menu and choose performance and maintenance.  There should be an option for freeing up space on your hard drive.  It is call defragmenting, and does not remove programs or file.  It only rearranges them to make them more organized and take up less space.
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There are many things which help:\n\n1. Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Disk Defragmenter\n\n2. Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Disk Cleanup\n\n3. My Computer >> Right-click your main drive (usually C) >> Properties >> General >> Tools >> Error Checking >> Check Now\n\n4. Download and install the Intel Application Accelerator from http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/iaa/\n\n5. Download and flash the latest BIOS from your computer manufacturor\n\n6. Download & install teh latest drivers from the makers of all your hardware.\n\n7. Use an anti-spyware application, such as Microsoft Anti-spyware. (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx)\n\n8. Your question was "...for free" but I would still recommend adding more RAM (Crucial is usually the best) it is very cheap, and really speeds up your computer :)
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run the disk defragmenter it is under accories under system tools that will everything where it belongs
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defrag and do a disk cleanup
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When you look at the properties of the disk, what size does it report (NOT what size you think you should have) and how much is used and how much is free.\nTo do a defragment you need around 15% free IIRC.\nHave you run 'Disk Cleanup' from the properties page?\nHave you been into Internet Explorer - TOOLS - Internet Options - (Temporary Internet Files) - Delete Files ?? - this may take a LONG time.\nHave you been into your &#92;Windows&#92;Temp directory and removed all old/unwanted files from there?\n\nThe Cleanup Facility should remove most of these, however if you have certain websites that you log onto semi or fully automatically it is often not wise to block delete all of your cookies, as you will have to enter your info again when you next log on first time.\n\nYou can go into the cookies area and manually remove all those you don't recognise, but not for the faint hearted.\n\nThe error you mention is the XP cabinet directory and the file is a a True Type Font that has not yet been expanded.
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I had this same exact problem last week!\n \nOKAY... Here is what you do:\n\n1- go to START at the bottom left of the screen.\n2- go up to PROGRAMS\n3- go up to ACCESSORIES\n4- go to SYSTEM TOOLS\n5- go to DISK DEFRAGMENTER\n6- make sure (c:) is highlighted (in beige)\n7- click on the DEFRAGMENT button at the bottom of the screen\n8- let the computer finsih the entire process by itself \n9- restart your computer and magically you can reply again!\nGOOD LUCK :-)
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eMachine are not very good quality computers.  Some things to try... \nOne should do diskclean up everyday and defrag two or three times a week if the computer is used moderately. Try this. \nYou may need to do a Disk Cleanup..and be sure you have all the boxes checked.... \nDefrafg your C drive or what ever is your \nmain harddrive... Make sure you have selected the C Drive.... This is called a Disk Defragmenter... \nGo to : Start... \nprograms.. \naccessories... \nsystem tools..\nDo this often... \nTry the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To: \nstart\nprograms\naccessories\nsystems tools\nsystem restore\nThis process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files.  Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.\nE
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I would try defragment, then reboot if that don't work try system restore