Impossible to prevent (dfrgntfs.exe) Disk Defragmenter to run during System Idle

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• Disk defragmentation is running very slow or does not work properly under Vista

  Disk Defragmenter takes a long time (more than 2 hours) and doesn't seem to work properly.  I'm not sure what to do or how to report this to get help to fix the problem.  Any advice would be appreciated.

  Thank you

  Diane

  * original title - how to solve a problem with the Windows Disk Defragmenter? *

  Hello

  1st race SFC and CheckDisk to ensure the integrity of disk and file. It is possible that you have something
  stop defragmentation run then after that these see the next message.

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

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

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

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  How to difficulty Chkdsk will not run at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/130824-CHKDSK-will-not-run-startup-Vista.html

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

  Here are excellent free 3rd defragmenters party which I use.

  Very powerful - FREE - MyDefrag
  http://www.MyDefrag.com/

  Defraggler - free - defragment your entire hard drive or individual files - unique in the industry.
  This compact and portable Windows application supports NTFS and FAT32 file systems.
  http://www.Piriform.com/Defraggler

  Auslogics Disk Defrag - FREE - works easily and does a great job
  http://www.Auslogics.com/en/software/disk-defrag

  Also check out these and other "related links" here:

  How to run Disk Defragmenter from the Vista command prompt
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/81786-Disk-Defragmenter-command-prompt.html

  How to change the planning for Disk Defragmenter in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/72832-Disk-Defragmenter.html

  How to have a task to wake the computer to run in Vista Task Scheduler
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/166809-Task-Scheduler-wake-up-computer.html

  I hope this helps.

• Disk Defragmenter stop working during the race

  On a Windows XP computer with all the updates, I have tried to run a disk defragmentation, because I checked and he recommended that I should.
  It started OK but then got 30% "Moving files OBJECTS. The DATA"and then stopped. The only thing I can do is move the mouse around,
  No clicks, no keyboard nothing.  I let go now to spend two days with no change.
  C: 293 GB with 242 GB of free HDD.
  Can I stop and restart? I said if I do bad things can happen. ???????

  Hi BruceKujawa,
   
  Restart your computer and try to perform the fragmentation of the disk again and check if it is correctly executed.
   
  How to defragment your disk Volumes in Windows XP

• Windows Vista Home Premium - Disk Defragmenter will analyse but not defragment

  Windows Vista Home Premium Disk Defragmenter does not work properly.  It will analyze the disks and say they need to be defragmented, but when I click "Defragment now" he begins to analyze again.  It keeps analyzing and telling me to defragment however it defragments never really.  Please PLEASE HELP - it's so frustrating. Thank you =)

  Hi islgrl10,

  Alternatively, you can also view the partition on which you try to run disk defragmentation, it may be corrupt or have some bad sectors that might have prevented disk defragmentation utility runs successfully.

  To check for errors on a partition,

  1. click on Start button, and then type command prompt and run as administrator.
  2. in the command prompt, type chkdsk /f and press to enter.
  3. When you are asked to plan the check disk on the next reboot, type 'y' or 'Yes' and restart your computer to run the utility chkdsk on your computer.

  Kind regards
  Arona

• drive c not appearing is not in the calendar of Disk Defragmenter

  I have my scheduled Disk Defragmenter to run every Wednesday at 01:00. I noticed when I opened the defrag that my 'c' (startup disk) disk was not defragmented with the rest of my records.  I opened the calendar to choose the disk to defragment all drives have been checked, and my 'c' drive did not appear in the list.  How can I fix it?

  Hello

  1. is this a shared drive or is it connected to a domain?

  2. you get an error?

  3 are there all events in the event viewer that show the arrested task or jumped?

  Access the link below to learn more about how to access the event viewer.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-Event-Viewer

  Try to set a separate task in clean boot for training and see shows drive as an option.

  Clean boot: here is the link:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: When you're done to diagnose, follow step 7 in the article to start on normal startup.

• Disk Defragmenter will not end

  I have a new pc and I want to keep it in good health. I run the HP Support Assistant Tune Up and it all right until the Disk Defragmenter is running. It will not be finished! It takes time, you say? I left it for 12 hours, still not completed. There is a problem here and I need help...

  Mine says_0% Fragmented_which means that there is no fragmentation so no need to Defrag.

• Error message, not enough of disk space to run the defragmentation

  Cleaning disc already used and removed unused programs.  Still get popups that say "disc not enough disk space for number of updates available" "not enough disk space to run defrag" "not enough disk space to run the system restore" I'm positive, I have more than 200 MB of free space on c:, (if updates are somewhere on my computer and using all the space?)  This xp computer is not much used, and certainly didn't have the amount of used space?

  Anyone know where is the problem?

  None of this has worked.  What has worked is that I discovered that Norton Antivirus used up to 57% of my c drive.  Entered their downloads of programs and the program downloaded 2012, which automatically deleated the old Norton application.  Apparently, whenever the old application done an update to download, it would wipe out not at the same time old files is no longer needed.

  in any case, I now 57% free space.

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• Impossible to schedule a later date to run Disk Defragmenter

  At Norton, uninstalled, but I still have this problem: when I put the date for the future performance of Disk Defragmenter, it seems to take.  But when I close DD & reopen, the future date becomes 'never' - which isn't even a user option.

  Fix for that?  The impression that the computer has been 'hijacked '.

  Thank you!

  Use the removal tool Norton to remove fragments of Norton left behind:http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039.  See if it works after that you did.

  If this doesn't resolve the problem, try to set up the defragmentation as a scheduled task in the Task Manager.  Here's how to create the task:http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/132903-task-scheduler-create-task.html.  That should solve the problem (even if the function in Disk Defragmenter does not work - the task is always done).

  I hope this helps.

  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.

• Manually run the dfrgntfs.exe?

  Hello.

  I'm bored with Windows XP Pro. DfrgNtfs.exe SP3 which works automatically in the background after about 10 minutes of idling. Then I disabled through TweakUI. I tried to manually run the dfrgntfs.exe, but he said "the Disk Defragmenter command-line operation is not supported." Is this the same through % SystemRoot%\System32\dfrg.msc Disk Defragmenter?

  Thank you in advance. :)

  Similar thread here:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-performance/unable-to-prevent-Disk-Defragmenter-dfrgntfsexe/5153315f-B016-4aa4-9b7b-0d0ea3c60dad
  I wonder if the latest post (per DemertisD) could be useful.

• After you run the XP Disk Defragmenter, system crashes or runs very slowly

  When I run Disk Defragmenter after its finished to start my computer hangs up and slow real execution.

  Also, some installed start programs acting weird. like taking a lot of time to load up or when I use them that they cling

  or stop responding all together.

  To work the way they are supposed to do, I have to uninstall and then reinstall. Why is this happening?

  I thought that the operation of Disk Defragmenter only deleted of fragmented files that are no longer in use, or not is more necessary.

  So nobody knows what is happening here?

  Thank you.

  Kittycast of Kittyville http://justin.tv/marksr

  I agree with Gerry Cornel, this stemmed not Disk Defragmenter.

  There is nothing wrong with the Disk Defragmenter - it works well for what it was intended: temporary, occasional use. If anything, it gets abused and forced to do jobs he was supposed to never do, like defragmentation huge disks that get heavy use and therefore are strongly defragmented, etc..

  Here is a routine that I've compiled over the years to troubleshoot issues with Disk Defragmenter that proved very useful if you want to continue with this problem:

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

  0. it is malware on the system. Solution: Run an anti-virus control and also a spyware check.

  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. 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").

  4. 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."

  5. 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).

  6. If still no go, try to run the defragmenter in Mode without failure. If she runs, something interferes with her and stalking 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.

  7 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.

  8. most of the problems will be solved by #6 above, but if not, and if your windows installation is otherwise working well, you should consider to download a free trial of a Defrag tool commercial rather than drastic measures to restore the functionality built-s. 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...

  Here's a recent Top 10 comments side-by-side comparison of the best available defragmentation programs:

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

  The gold medal is the only defrag program that also prevents the fragmentation (see comment).

  Why is it good to prevent fragmentation?

  Basically, it significantly increases life expectancy of your hard drive (especially since you don't have to leave the system on all night - a much 'greener' agricultural practice), not to mention it also increases the performance of the system.

  Find out what the review has to say on this.

  Good luck to you!

  Bill R TechSpec

  PS: If still no go, repair may involve editing the registry or repair installation of windows and possibly re - install windows itself. These aren't simple solutions. If so, indicate if they can be provided.

• Windows 7 Disk Defragmenter does not work

  All of a sudden, I get the following error message when you try to run Defrag

  "Disk Defragmenter cannot start the Task Scheduler service is not running. Start the Task Scheduler service and try again.',

  that does not work.

  Assuming that task scheduler was enabled and the Defragmenter tool still does not work, here is a routine that I have compiled over time which proved to be effective to solve the problems of Defragmenter:

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

  0. it is malware on the system. Solution: Run an anti-virus control and also a spyware check.

  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. 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").

  4. 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."

  5. 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).

  6. If still no go, try to run the defragmenter in Mode without failure. If she runs, something interferes with her and stalking 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.

  7 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.

  8. most of the problems will be solved by #6 above, but if not, and if your windows installation is otherwise working well, you should consider to download a free trial of a Defrag tool commercial rather than drastic measures to restore the functionality built-s. 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...

  Here's a recent Top 10 comments side-by-side comparison of the best available defragmentation programs:

  http://Disk-Defragmenter-software-review.TopTenReviews.com/
  Place it at the top of the page is the only defrag program that also prevents the fragmentation (see comment).

  Why is it good to prevent fragmentation?

  Basically, it significantly increases life expectancy of your hard drive (especially since you don't have to leave the system on all night - a much 'greener' agricultural practice), not to mention it also increases the performance of the system.

  Find out what the review has to say on this.

  Good luck to you!

  Bill R TechSpec

  PS: If still no go, repair may involve editing the registry or repair installation of windows and possibly re - install windows itself. These aren't simple solutions. If so, indicate if they can be provided.

• 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.
  ..

• How can I get the Disk Defragmenter to work?

  Disk Defragmenter won't start for defragmentation, what I do?

  Hello

  You should ask this question in the answers – Windows Forums for your version of Windows.

  Answers - Windows Forums
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows

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  Defrag problems are often related to the corruption of disk.

  Inside the Windows - Regular or Safe Mode (repeatedly press F8 as you start).

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

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

  GOLD:

  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

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

  For even better and more efficient to check:

  At the Recovery Console prompt (if you have one) or from a Windows 7
  disc - if you do not have a Windows 7 disc you can borrow a friend (it must be the same 32
  or 64-bit, and they are not protected against copying) or make a. Also your system manufacturer will sell the
  physical disks cheap since you already own windows.

  Chkdsk /f /r

  RESET

  After k and before space / f and before.

  sfc/scannow

  RESET

  Space after c and before.

  How to start on the System Recovery Options in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html

  What are the system recovery options in Windows 7?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

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  If CheckDisk is unable to fill as above:

  If ChkDsk does not start in Windows 7 or Vista
  http://www.WinVistaClub.com/T50.html

  How to difficulty Chkdsk will not run at startup in Vista (Windows 7 is the same)
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/130824-CHKDSK-will-not-run-startup-Vista.html

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  If you do not have a Windows 7 disc, you can borrow a friends because they are not a copy
  protected. The manufacturer of your system will also sell the physical DVD cheap since you already
  Clean Windows. You can also do an ERD on another computer.

  If you need to repair disks - these help repair Windows not re-install.

  How to create a Windows 7 system repair disc
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html

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

  If there are still problems of disc:

  Manufacturer diagnostic utilities - run one to your hard drive
  http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/hard-drive-support/302602-hard-drive-diagnostic-utilities.html

  Corrected list dated 06/09/2010

  Fujitsu hard drives: utility of diagnosis here
  http://www.Fujitsu.com/EMEA/products/HDD/

  Hitachi hard drives: utility of diagnosis here
  http://www.HitachiGST.com/support/downloads/

  IBM hard drives: use Hitachi utility *.

  Toshiba hard drives: use Hitachi or Maxtor utilities

  Maxtor hard drives: Diagnostic Utilities here (now SeaGate)
  http://www.Seagate.com/www/en-us/support/

  Quantum hard drives: use the Maxtor utilities

  Seagate hard drives: here Diagnostic utilities
  http://www.Seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads

  Conner hard drives: use the Seagate utilities

  Hard drives Samsung: utility of diagnosis here
  http://www.Samsung.com/global/business/HDD/

  Hard drives Western Digital: utility of diagnosis here
  http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?lang=en

  Trial versions of one of these 'might' help.

  SpeedFan
  http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

  HD Tune
  http://www.hdtune.com/

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  New settings command-line command for Defrag.exe in Windows 7
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/new-defrag-cmd-line-parameters-Windows-7/

  Defrag options in Windows 7
  http://www.thewindowsclub.com/defrag-options-in-Windows-7

  Defragmentation of the command-line for more control
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ff458356.aspx

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  Here are excellent free 3rd defragmenters party which I use.

  Auslogics Disk Defrag - FREE - works easily and does a great job
  http://www.Auslogics.com/en/software/disk-defrag

  Very powerful - FREE - MyDefrag
  http://www.MyDefrag.com/

  Defraggler - free - defragment your entire hard drive or individual files - unique in the industry.
  This compact and portable Windows application supports NTFS and FAT32 file systems.
  http://www.Piriform.com/Defraggler

  Also check this and other "related links" here:

  How to use Windows 7 Disk Defragmenter
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/11733-Disk-Defragmenter-open-use.html

  How to enable or disable the Windows 7 Disk Defragmenter schedule
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/3292-Disk-Defragmenter-schedule-turn-off.html

  I hope this helps.

• Unable to use the Disk Defragmenter tool in Windows XP

  Original title: I use windows xp why used my computer open the disk defragmentation

  If I try to open the disk defrag it says the file isint there.

  Hi Gabrella,

  I'm glad to know that you've posted queries in Microsoft communities.

  According to the description, it looks like you aren't able to open the disk defragmentation in Windows XP.

  I have a couple of steps that should help you with this problem.

  Method 1:

  Try the fixit and the steps mentioned in this link and check.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314848

  Method 2:

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

  Step 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.

  Step 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).

  Step 3. There may be malware on the PC
  Solution - run the Antivirus and Antispyware scans (can take a long time if ever made. Be patient):

  Viruses can cause these problems. Scan your computer for the Microsoft Security Scanner, which allows to get rid of viruses, spyware and software malware.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expire after 10 days from the date of installation.

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Step 4. 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).

  Step 5. 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 Win 7 disable the ability to run the built defragmentation tool in safe mode. If disabled, it will say when you try to start it in safe mode.

  Step 6. Disk Defragmenter is no longer 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 defragmentation tool

  A:
  a. open the "Start" menu.and click run.
  b. type '% Windir%\Inf'

  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 files to Defrag.

  Keep us updated on the status of the issue. For any help about Windows, you can still post on the Microsoft Community.

• Download a new version of Disk Defragmenter that allows scheduled defragmentation?

  Download a new version of Disk Defragmenter that allows scheduled defragmentation? I use Windows XP. My laptop, using Windows 7 has a feature.

  original title: Disk Defragmenter

  Hi, Frank III,.

  The following link contains useful information on this topic: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/130539
  Basically, Diskeeper Corp. (now Condusiv Technologies) which has provided the tool found in the Windows Defragmenter also offers a product called Diskeeper that automatically removes and prevents fragmentation.
  I hope this helps!
  -Alex