Disk Defragmenter does not open in Win Vista Ultimate.

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• Disk Defragmenter does not open in Windows 7

  Since I started using Norton, Disk Defragmenter does not work and my computer is very slow. How can I me Defrag to work and to speed up my computer?

  There are 2 issues here:

  1 Defragmenter does not
  2 PC is slow.

  If the disk is very fragmented, it can cause the PC to run poorly, so let's handle defrag first and then we can look at the additional steps to speed it up.

  There are several reasons why the built-in Defragmenter may not work correctly:

  1. the disk is too full (you need at least 15% free space, sometimes 20%). Solution: Delete files unnecessary and programs until you have more than 20% free space.

  2. the disc is damaged and must be repaired. Solution:
  a. open "My computer" and right-click on the drive that you want to disable frag.
  b. Select 'Properties' and click on 'tools '.
  c. Select "Check now" to check the drive for errors.
  d. Select the two options and click on 'start '.

  (This can take time and can restart the PC so that it can do the check at boot time. Be patient and let it complete).

  3. There may be malware on the PC
  Solution - run the Antivrus, then Antispyware scans (can take a long time if ever made. Be patient):
  a. analysis of the entire system with the anti-virus & manage everything that exists;
  b. analysis of the entire system with Anti-Spyware & manage everything that exists;

  4. Disk Defragmenter can be altered, needing a system restore to fix it. Solution:

  a. start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Restore (click here to open);
  b. Select a good restore point before you start having problems with Disk Defragmenter.
  c. start the restore process and let an end (descriptive name of something restore operation as "Repair Defrag").

  5. There are other programs that run the Defragmenter interruption integrated. Solution:
  a. close all running programs.
  b. If you think there may be some programs that run in the background.
  c. press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and
  d. Select "start Task Manager".
  e. under the 'Applications' tab, you will find a list of all running applications - you can close these by selecting "end task."

  6. If still no luck, try disabling the screen saver when you run Disk Defrag (you should very well leave the system only when running the built-in defragmentation utility).

  7. If still no go, try to run the defragmenter in Mode without failure. If she runs, something interferes with it in standard mode and stalking the interference may not be easy. Note: Some versions of Windows 7 disables the ability to run the Defragmenter built-in in safe mode. If disabled, it will say when you try to start it in safe mode.

  8. Disk Defragmenter may no longer be on the system or is damaged while it needs a re - install. Solution: Reinstall the built-in function.

  There are several ways to re - install the built-in Defragmenter:

  A:
  a. open the menu 'start '.
  b. type '% Windir%\Inf' in the 'Search' box and press 'Enter '.
  c. in the window that opens, find the file named "dfrg.inf.
  d. right-click on "dfrg.inf" and "install".

  B:
  a. go into "start > run" on your computer.
  b. Type "rundll32.exe setupapi, InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132% windir%\inf\dfrg.inf" and press "Enter."
  3. click 'OK' to make the program automatically reinstall itself.

  C:
  a. go to start > all programs > Accessories > right click on command prompt > select 'run as administrator '.
  b. at the command prompt, type "regsvr32 dfrgsnap.dll" and press "enter."
  c. type 'regsvr32 dfrgui.dll' and press 'Enter '. This will reinstall the missing Defragmenter files.

  Most of the problems will be resolved in #6 above, but if not and if your windows installation is otherwise works well, consider downloading a free trial of a commercial defragmentation tool rather than the drastic measures to restore the frame-s functionality.

  Third-party programs are more robust and many work in the background, so you can use your PC during defragmentation.
  Most third party programs offer a free, fully functional trial (better ones are for 30 days). Install one of them allows you to disable built-in and if you decide to uninstall, removal will replace the built-in function, repaired several times in the process: it's worth a try...

  9 here is a recent Top 10 comments side-by-side comparison of the best available defragmentation programs:

  http://Disk-Defragmenter-software-review.TopTenReviews.com/

  a. Select a program and install it. The best defrag programs are automatic and the top placers in the foregoing analysis can defragment everything using the PC. Place it at the top of the page was the only defragmentation program preventing fragmentation (see comment).
  b, readers to defragment your drive.

  The PC should improve speed, as the above steps are performed. Here are additional steps to optimize PC for speed:

  10. make sure that your PC has as much memory (RAM) as possible.
  Solution - Know how much RAM your PC:
  a. go to start > right click on 'Computer' > properties
  b. this list the type of processor and speed and how much RAM is installed, and what version of windows is running and the Service Pack. Sign it, because it may be necessary later.
  c. search your PC name and model # followed by 'memory' and see what is listed. This tells you what type of memory you need and how many "Sticks" your PC will accept.
  d. get the maximum amount of memory your computer can contain and install it. Search for "how to install memory on one (your model name and #)" to find videos on how to do this if necessary.

  11. make sure that the registry is clean.
  Solution: Get and run a good registry cleaner.
  a. check to see if there is a registry cleaner already in the system;
  b. otherwise, download CCleaner here: http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/
  c. run the registry cleaner until he finds and corrects any errors.

  Note: Be careful with registry cleaners as there are many autour with new ones coming all the time with some would have been causing more damage than they help. Use a proven reliability.

  CCleaner is one of the originals and very safe.

  Once all this is done, your PC will be in the best possible shape.

  Good luck and let us know if you have any questions (ask your questions and I will then answer best I can).

  Bill R TechSpec

  PS: If after all that, the PC is still not doing well, repair may involve repairing the windows installation and possibly re - install windows itself. These aren't simple solutions. If so, indicate if and guidelines can be provided.
  ..

• Disk Defragmenter does not open

  Hello, I have an inspiron 530 with Vista and I wanted to clean up some files that I don't have anymore, I did but now Defragmenter will not open. Can someone point me in the right direction, thank you.

  See if there is a solution here.

• Disk defragmentation does not open. Command prompt opens and closes in a fraction of a second

  I've upgraded to windows 7 ultimate x 86 a few months on my Toshiba. Form below-

  
  I ran Disk Defrag when it was Vista Home Basic before the upgrade. 2 days, I just cleaned my hard disk of 8 GB of free space to the 37 GB is now. I wanted to revive Disk Defrag. Don't ask why or say that I owe.
  The point is, I can't even open the program. Is nothing in Task Scheduler. I had a 30 day trial Norton after my update for win 7. I noticed a lot of people blame anti virus for a reason, so I thought it should be mentioned.
  This is what happens when I run Defrag.exe from the C:\Windows\System32 folder. (Note: the screen command prompt runs command sfc/scannow & found and given nothing wrong)
  
  The prompt on the left window disappears quickly able to capture, and it seems important to my problem, I guess.
  Why in the world can't run the Defrag.exe at all? Any help? I'm positive I want to install a third-party Defrag.
  I hope that I asked the right way.
  Thank you
  Mickey

  Well, that's the question. I can't access the UI anyway what so ever.

  I decided to do a complete reset of the system and re - install Windows 7 Ultimate on my computer. The user interface of defragmentation works perfectly fine now. I guess I'll never know the problem I had, but at least it is fixed :)
  Rajesh, thank you very much and thank you for your quick responses!
  Mickey

• Disk Defragmenter does not not (opening) in Windows 7

  After installing Windows 7 (Home Premium 64-bit), Disk Defragmenter does not work, Windows 7 menu, or by Accessories > system tools, or by a simple click on the .exe. Any suggestions?

  Thanks for the detailed response.

  The problem was in fact Norton 360 3.5, which is supposed to work with Windows 7, but who would not run its own Recovery Disk Defrag. I had a suervisor to Norton Commander remotely the computer to solve the problem, but all he managed to do was restart my computer so that I got the dreaded black screen saying "this is not a genuine copy of Windows 7". I solved that by starting in safe mode, using System Restore and then remove Norton (forever! No problem with Trend Micro). Disk Defrag eventually gave me a message that the parameters had been taken over by another program and allowed me to delete these settings. He then worked.

• Disk Defragmenter does not work.

  My Disk Defragmenter does not work... He asserts that he is defraging but the hour glass just stay there.  I tried to solve by disabling the Scheduler, but I am unable to take the green check mark in the box that tells me that this scheduler is enabled... Help, please

  Hello

  in vista, the defragmentation process works silently in the background

  you do not have to run it manually

  Unfortunately in vista it does not provide a GUI to show progress as it did in xp

  to do this, you'll need 3rd party defrag programs

  read the comments on these FREE below defragmentation programs and choose the one that you prefer to use

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/adiskdefrag.html

  Auslogics Disk Defrag is a disk defragmentation tool that supports FAT 16, FAT 32, and NTFS volumes. It defragments supply with demand automatic defrags when your system is idle and advanced options to customize the files that will be défragmentées.

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/UltraDefrag.html

  UltraDefrag is an Open Source disk defragmentation tool that offers a quick Defrag, using a pilot based on the kernel. It offers a simple with a cluster map display graphical user interface, as well as command line interface and scheduling option

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/puranfree.html

  Puran Defrag is a Disk Defragmenter easy to use which offers start defragmentation, automatic defragmentation, intelligent directory optimization, background (low priority) operation and optimization of free space. Other features include integrated planning, automatic reboot or shutdown after defragmentation and integration with Windows Explorer to defragment individual files from the context menu. The free version is identical in functionality to the standard version (shareware), but it is limited to a private, non commercial use

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/iobitsmartdefrag.html

  Smart Defrag is a Disk Defragmenter automatically keeps your hard disk space does not become too defragemented, which may cause slower disk performance. It works continuously in the background while your computer is idle and requires no further user for basic maintenance intervention. The program also includes an option of manual defragmentation as well as support for the regular defrags and with optional file system optimization.

• I removed my C drive files/programs to free up space, but disk defragmentation. does not show that I removed as much as I did. What now?

  I deleted my hard C drive files/programs to free up space, but disk defragmentation. does not show that I removed as much as I did.  What now?  THX.

  you could try to run own Manager;

  Click Start > run > cleanmgr.exe

  you could try deleting your temporary internet files.

  Close the browser, open internet options control panel and look for the option to detele the temporary files.

  either by the way, how big is the hard drive?

• Dfrg.inf is missing that is no doubt why Disk Defragmenter does not work. How can I recover it?

  How can I recover dfrg.inf?  It is absent and is probably the reason Disk Defragmenter does not work.

  An alternative Defragmenter that I use is defraggler is a free download at www.piriform.com/defraggler/download/standard

• CHKDSK freezes and Disk Defragmenter does not start

  CHKDSK would not normally start as it says that the hard disk was used?  Asked if I wanted chkdsk to run when you restart the computer.  Selected Yes.  Restarted.  CHKDSK has begun.  A frozen one hour in the audit process and would not move for hours.  Disk Defragmenter does not start also.

  Looks like you need run the diagnostics by the hard drive manufacturer, or
  the diagnostics that came with your computer and see what's happening with
  This hard drive.

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  CHKDSK would not normally start as it says that the hard disk was used?
  Asked if I wanted chkdsk to run when you restart the computer. Selected
  Yes. Restarted. CHKDSK has begun. A frozen one hour in the audit
  treat and would not move for hours. Disk Defragmenter does not start also.

• Word or excel file does not open on gives Vista error: windows cannot open c:\users... Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.

  Word or excel file does not open on gives Vista error: windows cannot open c:\users... Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.

  Whenever I click on a word or document it opens excel excel but it gives an error message: windows cannot open c:\users... Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.

  I can open the document that after selecting the file only in excel or word blank document by clicking on the windows logo & choose the file and click on open.

  I need immediate assistance. I tried windows service pack 2 updates, but nothing works. Can anyone help?

  Please repost your question in the Discussion of the Office group at: http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/default.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.office.misc&lang=en&cr=US where the Word and Excel experts will be more than happy to help you with your problem.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Regular disk defragmentation does not intervene. Computer can be in mode "sleep" during the defragmentation?

  Disk defragmentation. will take place every week at 01:00.  Computer is in "standby" at that time.  Is this why disk frag does not happen every week?  When I defragment manually I have to confirm the status of administrator... it would have something to do with it?  I use Windows 7 Home Premium.

  Hello Lauren,

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forum.

  You did it any significant hardware or change software on the computer before this problem?

  I understand that disk defragmentation does not work as expected. When this works even if your computer is in "sleep". Therefore, I would suggest trying the following steps and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1:

  Step 1: Check if the Disk Defragmenter service is running.
  a. click Start and type services.msc in the search box.
  (b) in the Services window, double-click the Disk Defragmenter service.
  c. check if the Disk Defragmenter service is set to Automatic Started .

  Step 2: The question may arise also because of the intervention of third-party software. So, I suggest clean boot of the system and check if the scheduled defragmentation works.

  How to perform a clean boot in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: See "how to reset the computer to start normally after a boot minimum troubleshooting" to prepare the computer to start as usual after a repair. "

  Method 2:

  Try to set the Defragmenter to wake up the computer from the mode "sleep" and check if it works.

  1. Click Start, type taskschd.msc and press enter.
  2. In the left pane, click the arrow next to the Task Scheduler Library, Microsoftand Windows to expand the folders.
  3. Click the defrag folder.
  4. In the center pane, right-click on ScheduledDefrag and click Properties.
  5. Click the general tab.
  6. Check the box run with the highest privileges .
  7. Click the Conditions tab.
  8. Check the box to enable the computer to run this task and click OK.
  9. Close Task Scheduler.

  Check if the Defragmenter works to wake up the computer from the mode "sleep" as expected.

  If Disk Defragmenter does not at all, then we can see the post from Bill R TechSpec responded on 19 May 2011 in the following thread.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-performance/Windows-7-Disk-Defragmenter-does-not-work/87965977-1252-E011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

  Hope this information is useful. If the problem still persists, please post back for further assistance, we will be happy to help you.

• My HP Photosmart 7660 printer does not work with Win 7 Ultimate. Need help, where can I get the right driver?

  My HP Photosmart 7660 printer does not work with Win 7 Ultimate. Need help, where can I get the right driver?

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• Disk drive does not open. What is a girl to do?

  I've been ripping CDs to music on computer, and now my drive doesn't open. Can you help me solve this problem?

  Hello

  If they don't help then check with the manufacturer of the system or in support of the Drive manufacturer,
  their documentation online and drivers and ask in their forums (if any) on the known issues.

  The drive is just stuck?

  For the readers of the status bar:

  Sometimes they get stuck. There is a small hole on the front of the CD drive that you can stick a
  a paper clip that will release him and the reader to open.

  Create a trombone in car Opener
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/HT/ppdropen.htm

  Open a CD/DVD player with a paper clip.
  http://www.josepino.com/?open_cd-dvd_paperclip

  =================================

  For the readers of the slot:

  Check with the manufacturer of system on how do to eject the disc.

  Dell xps m1330 dvd drive will not eject cd inside<-- check="" these="">
  http://www.FixYa.com/support/t2643828-dell_xps_m1330_dvd_drive_will_not_eject

  Be careful as you may damage the player using the method below:
  
  You may need to get the driver to work 1 However, this could still work.
  http://www.tech-tweak.NET/2009/11/how-to-eject-STUK-DVD-from-slot-load.html

  The method used on the Mac could work
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=wpWieIoBBrk

  How to disassemble the laptop (Dell XPS M1330)<--- voids="" any="" warranty!="" this="" is="" an="">
  http://ahwee.com/how-to-disassemble-laptop-Dell-XPS-M1330

  Also have heard double tape on a credit card or play can work.

  ===========================================================

  If necessary:

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

  ==========================================================

  After the foregoing:

  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue
  below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
  cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  Try this fix manually if the Fixit 314060 does not work
  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs-
  a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  The DVD player does not work after installing Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/975270/

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during Windows Vista
  Setup after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and the
  correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry settings for your
  CD/DVD drive someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a prior Restore Point)
  nothing change) - find the DevManView device and then make a right click on it free in RegEdit.

  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays
  all devices and their properties in flat table, instead of the tree viewer
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• Adobe AIR - creates disk image does not open

  Hi, I am trying to create a dmg file and does not open the image file. I work on a Mac and it's not the first time that I do this.

  The error message when I open the disk image is "Suite of disk image can not be opened" and the reason "not recognized".

  It's really weird, because it used to work and now for some reason any ceased. First I thought that it could be, because I compiled with the new SDK 4.0, but then I tested it with older SDK as 3.5, 3.8 and 3.9 and the problem persists. Old projects that worked fine also are no more building disk images.

  My system was 10.8 and I thought that the problem could disappear if I install the new Mavs, but after upgrading the problem is still there.

  Repair disk permissions and the file did not help also.

  Anyone has any idea what it could be? I'm really at the end of my knowledge.

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  OK people, finally found the problem. I use FDT and for some reason, FDT stopped to add the indicator -target native when compiling a native installer. I think that certain day FDT introduced this bug.

• Disk Defragmenter does not

  Hello.

  I have windows Vista service pack 2 and the Degfragmenter of the disc does not work, I tried loking real estate local disck (c) tools defragment now and nothing happens.

  Research application on the windows cmd or all programs Accessories System Disk Defragmenter tools.

  What can I do?

  Citing Mike Hall MVP...

  Defrag Vista works in the background when nothing else is happening. It will be
  does not show what he has fact/fact. It just makes...

  --
  Mike Hall - MVP

  Defrag never really finished because the files are handled constantly
  by the user. This can be seen by the fact that, after have defragmented once,
  go back to defragment a week later shows that fragmentation has occurred yet
  Once again.

  So, rather than having the user to decide on a routine of defragmentation, Vista does everything
  in the background, the applicant any intervention from the user. In this way, the
  hard drive is kept in good condition constantly instead of occasionally and
  Once again when the user decides that performance is affected by
  fragmentation.

  --
  Mike Hall - MVP

  Source: http://www.vistax64.com/vista-performance-maintenance/129948-disk-defragmenter-problem.html

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.