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• Cannot open Disk Defragmenter in Windows 7 Home Premium

  I can't defragment in my pc with Win7 Home Premium. Win7 defragment automatically, but sometimes I also want to defragment myself. Thank you.

  The drive Windows explorer, computer, C:\, right click, properties, tools, Defrag.

  Defrag is going in the background during idle time anyway.

• 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.

• Disk Defragmenter is not a full defrag with Windows XP Service Pack 3 installed

  I'm trying to get the Disk Defragmenter in Windows XP to defrag my computer.  However, Disk Defragmenter cannot finish defragmenting more.  I installed Service Pack 3.  Disk Defragmenter has worked very well until what Windows Update installed Service Pack 3 on my computer.  How can I get the Disk Defragmenter to complete my computer defragmentation?

  Hello to both,

  Sorry, but I do not know why defragment will not end.

  Try to run mode without failure.

  If this does not help try this very good free defrag program

  .

• Loss of power during disk defragmentation

  I used the Disk Defragmenter in Windows XP on a volume formatted to NTFS and during a defrag of my external hard drive, the power went off in my house all of a sudden (I triggered a circuit breaker). When I got the power back on, the drive seems okay, but I scanned the disc using Chkdsk in Windows. I checked "Automatically fix errors" and everything he said after it was done was "Disk Check in line." My hypothesis is that the file system is in good health, but the loss of power during defragmentation might affect the files on the disk?

  I used the Disk Defragmenter in Windows XP on a volume formatted to NTFS and during a defrag of my external hard drive, the power went off in my house all of a sudden (I triggered a circuit breaker). When I got the power back on, the drive seems okay, but I scanned the disc using Chkdsk in Windows. I checked "Automatically fix errors" and everything he said after it was done was "Disk Check in line." My hypothesis is that the file system is in good health, but the loss of power during defragmentation might affect the files on the disk?

  =====================================
  I guess that your drive is secure, but you can view
  the newspaper of verification errors (chkdsk) to the following location:

  In Windows XP to find the error checking log file...
  Reach... Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Event Viewer /.
  Application / Wininit or Winlogon [Source]

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - digital media experience

• When I want to start Disk Defragmenter, I get a window that says "Disk Defragmenter uses currently.

  I own a HP Pavilion P6000, model #p7610t. I'm using Windows 7 OS. When I want to start Disk Defragmenter, I get a window with the following message: Disk Defragmenter is currently using customized settings created by another program. There is a button with a blue and Gold Shield that says: 'delete settings '. How can I identify this other program? Should I forget about it and remove the settings?

  Bob, I, personally, would eliminate the settings to see if that helps.  When you do this it can give you a clue to the other program involved.  The worst that can happen is that you need to reinstall the other program.

  If your problem is solved, please click "accept as a Solution.

• Disk Defragmenter error - CHKDSK /F tried many fixes listed in this site & they do not work - please help! Windows XP

  I have the problem of error Disk Defrag as described in many articles on this site and I tried to use your method of repair twice, both times which could not solve the problem.

  I have a "dirty Bit", as shown in the second line, but your other directions does not solve the problem.  Please note that after your direction to type chkdsk c: /f /r ask Y / N question which you note in your direction.  the system won't let you leave without answering the question. I tried both Y & N responses and both failed to solve the problem.

  My problem started with me updating my Itunes program.  I tried to do the update, but for one reason or another that the update would not take, I took all the update prgrams (new) is installed.  That's when all my problems.

  I lost half of my available disk space on my c: drive even if I removed the additional programs, and more I can't defragment my c: drive as I continue to get the chkdsk /f error code.

  I'm running an old Sony Vaio PC with 60 GB of available disk space. Windows XP.

  Any other suggestions?  I searched around on google and there are all kinds of software "for sale" and repairs that do not also work that supposedely will solve the problem.  I don't want to lose money on something that should be an easy fix.

  Help, please!

  We'll walk though...

  You cannot run the defragmentation on a volume where the dirty bit is set - you must clear the dirty (somehow) bit first before running chkdsk.

  Checking the sale but with fsutil is a good idea and you said that your disk is dirty.

  He probably got the dough to a power interruption (in general), aborted restart or an abnormal termination.  None of this happen or familiar?

  When XP starts, it checks to see if any volume is dirty and if any volume is dirty, XP automatically start chkdsk on it because she would like to fix it for you.

  The only thing that can clear the dirty bit is a successful execution of chkdsk/r.

  The following idea:

  chkntfs /x c:

  That puts a bit in the registry that tell XP to not even check the volume dirty bit... never, so if the disc is dirty, the auto chkdsk will not work on the disk since you already told him not to do so and it remains dirty.  Maybe this isn't a good idea unless you plan to undo it someday.  This part seems to be absent from these instructions (how to cancel it).

  If I were you, I would that result than now because it it really in your best interest to leave XP check the volume and try to fix it if the bit of impurity if she set, right?  Why do you want to tell XP not to check your volumes when they could really need to check?

  To cancel this order, enter the following command:

  chkntfs /d (you don't have so specifies a volume).  That sets everything back to the 'normal' and also removes all pending the command chkdsk, you may have said YES to previously.

  Now your volume is still dirty (you can check it again).

  If your chkdsk to run at reboot and it's not clearing the dirty bit, you can see in the Event Viewer Application log to see what happened:

  When chkdsk runs automatically restart, the results appear in the Event Viewer Application log.  You will need to get there after the disk check performed and XP has finished loading for the results and all the problems. If it looks like nothing, look at the report in the event log Viewer Application.

  To view the logs in Event Viewer, click Start, settings, Control Panel, administrative tools, event viewer.

  A shortcut to the event viewer is to click on start, run and enter in the box:

  %SystemRoot%\system32\eventvwr.msc

  Click OK to launch the event viewer.

  Look in the Application log for a Winlogon event, something as a source (yours may be different):

  Event type: Information
  Event source: Winlogon
  Event category: no
  Event ID: 1001
  Description:
  Checking file system on C:
  The type of the file system is NTFS.

  One of your disks needs to be checked for consistency. You
  may cancel the disk check, but it is strongly recommended
  that you continue.
  Windows will now check the disk.
  CHKDSK checks Usn Journal...
  Audit of the USN Journal is complete.

  976751968 KB total disk space.
  31923620 KB in 81911 files.
  24564 Ko 5968 index.
  0 KB in bad sectors.
  188136 KB in use by the system.
  65536 KB occupied by the log file.
  944615648 KB available on disk.

  4 096 bytes in each allocation unit.
  244187992 total allocation on the drive units.
  236153912 allocation units available on disk.

  Windows has finished checking your disk.
  Please wait while your computer restarts.

  Sometimes it seems that even if XP running chkdsk for you, the dirty bit still is not cleared for any reason, then simply start it yourself from the XP Recovery Console.

  What I do in cases like yours to run chkdsk/r from the XP Recovery Console you can actually see what happens and watch him run (waiting).   When it's done, you can't question the impurity of the RC bit, but you can run chkdsk/r again until he come clean, and if he can, it clears the dirty bit too.  It does not hurt anything either to run chkdsk/r, even when there is no 'need' to be executed.

  You can get in the RC since an authentic Windows XP installation CD, or you can make a CD of bootable XP Recovery Console if you don't know what kind of CD, you have (no XP media required).

  I'd just a console RC bootable CD, so there is no doubt about what you have for a bootable media.  You can always use it again another day (it might be quite useful).

  Here's how:

  Boot into the Recovery Console Windows using an XP bootable installation CD.

  If you have no XP bootable media (or aren't sure you have) create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console and do not forget.

  This is not the same as recovery disks that might have come with the acquisition of the system store.

  You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burn it to a CD.

  The ISO bootable image file you need to download is called:

  xp_rec_con. ISO

  Download the ISO from here:

  http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

  Use a new CD and this simple and free program to burn your ISO file and create your bootable CD:

  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  When you install ImgBurn, DO NOT install the Ask toolbar.

  Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

  http://Forum.ImgBurn.com/index.php?showtopic=61

  It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer running.

  You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD-ROM drive as the first device to boot instead of the hard drive.  These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load.  If you miss it, you will need to restart the system again.

  When you start on the CD, follow the instructions:

  Press any key to boot from CD...

  Installing Windows... going to pronounce.

  Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

  Select the installation that you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

  You may be asked to enter the password (usually empty).

  You should be in the folder C:\WINDOWS.  It's the same as the

  C:\Windows folder that you see in Solution Explorer.

  The Recovery Console allows base as file commands: copy, rename, replace, delete, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, cd, etc.

  For a list of the commands in the Recovery Console, type help at the prompt of commands or read on here XP Recovery Console:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_console_cmds.mspx?mfr=true

  A good idea before you start things must first verify the integrity of your file system by using the chkdsk command.

  In the command prompt window, run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to fix any problems on the afflicted player.

  Running chkdsk is fine, even if he finds no problem.  It won't hurt anything to run it.

  Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

  CHKDSK C: /r

  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.

  It may take a long time for chkdsk complete or they seem to be "stuck".  Be patient.  If the HARD drive led blinks always, chkdsk is something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.

  You must run chkdsk/r again until it finds no error to correct.

  Remove the CD, and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer.

  You have not to set the BIOS to boot the disk HARD since the CD won't be.

• My Disk Defragmenter has worked all night and is still in course, would there be a problem?

  The original title: Disk Defragmenter takes too long

  My Disk Defragmenter has worked all night and is still in course, would there be a problem?

  Hello

  The Vista defrag works quietly in the background without intervention on your part

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942092

  In Windows Vista, there are a lot of improvements in the defrag engine and handling of fragmentation. By default, Windows Vista uses Task Scheduler to automatically keep the defragmented hard drive. This Automatic defragmentation does not affect the performance of the Windows Vista operating system...

  If you want to use a much better defragmentation program which is free and where you can see the results, I suggest this one:

  http://www.Auslogics.com/en/software/disk-defrag/

  See you soon.

• The program I use is called Defraggler is a simplified version of windows Disk Defragmenter. It is not defragment my disk correctly. It is said that it has completed the defrag but it's still 23% defragmented files defragmentation

  The program that I use is called Defraggler, it was created by piriform LTD and it is a simplified version of windows Disk Defragmenter. It is not defragment my disk correctly. It is said that it has completed the defrag but it's still 23% defragmented files defragmentation. I pressed defrag again and again but he still took no action and said always full defragmentation when clearly there is no. I myself had a look at the options and settings and it should properly according to them. Any help will be kind of you. Thank you.

  http://Forum.Piriform.com/index.php?s=6f56df458b93b49ff84c76f6fcd13a05&ShowForum=19

  Kindly repost of Piriform Defraggler forums for help with their programs.

  http://docs.Piriform.com/Defraggler

  And read the Defraggler troubleshooting, info etc. at the link above.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/reviews/Auslogics-Disk-Defrag/adiskdefrag.html

  You might try the Disk Defrag at the link above instead of Defraggler.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 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.
  ..

• Windows Disk Defragmenter is blocked

  I spin that my windows fragmenteur disk which I do not have courses within a certain time.  It worked for 3-4 days and is 7.  How long again is this thing is going to run and it will speed up my office when it finally?

  I have Windows 7

  Hello Cooper,

  Thanks for posting your question on the forum of the Microsoft community.

  I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

  Have you made any changes to your computer hardware or software?

  It is possible that your computer may have a virus or a malware because of which Windows has performance issues.

  I suggest that you stop disk defragment process, then try using the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:
  Run this Microsoft fixit and check.
  Reference:
  Difficulty of Windows system performance slow computer problems
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/slow_windows_performance

  If this does not help, then use method 2.

  Method 2:
  Microsoft to launch security scanner to check the virus and malwares.
  Reference:
  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  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.

  You can re-run the disk defragmentation after following the above methods.

  Additional information:
  Ways to improve your computer's performance
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/improve-computers-performance#1TC=Windows-7

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• I have a pc windows 7, but I like the design of the windows xp disk defragmentation, is any way to get this design on win7?

  dosent matter what I need (download the software, change a setting) I just need a way to get that design.

  dosent matter what I need (download the software, change a setting) I just need a way to get that design.

  Not the real Windows XP defrag - but there are a lot of alternatives to the innate applications.  However - you realize that default Windows 7 is the defragmentation itself in the background anyway?
   
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/configure-disk-defragmenter-schedule-in-Windows-Vista/
   
  Options:
  http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-disk-de-fragmenter.htm

• Hi, windows 7 Disk Defragmenter problems daily schedule set for all discs, never happens, it sometimes takes weeks

  Hi, windows 7 Disk Defragmenter problems daily schedule set for all discs, never happens, it sometimes takes weeks. Have a disk busy on the farm that is used for the storage of video surveillance. When I realize the performance issues, I check and find tht 'daily' Setup for MS disk defragmentation is not in fact run every day. I am watching silent movies and waiting for a 500 GB drive to effectively defragment, pass it is on average 1 percent per minute (with any other IO goes on the disc and app collection closed).

  There must be (I hope) a flag I can put to Disk Defragmenter to be more aggressive in its analysis.

  It is Windows 7 64 bit running on AMD processors, disks are sATA plugged in, although there is also a matrix RAID PCI Promise, it's usually when I started Hello I/O on the Board of 2 TB or utilization of the 'C', I realize the lack of defragmentation. I recall, before the SP1 under WIN 7, he ran on a daily basis, in fact, rather than an API algorith "guess".

  System is in place 24 x 7 (I turn off the monitor at the time of sunset), there is no "powersaver" feature used on this particular device. I edited my original question because after many years of support, I realized, by asking the initial question, that I was not providing information that I would be asked a customer, if I was still doing this job.

  Kind regards

  Lorin Boyack

  Hello Lorin,

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

  Method 1: He is also a malware on the system. Solution: Run an anti-virus control and also a spyware check.

  I suggest you scan your computer with the Microsoft Security Scanner, which would help us to get rid of viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

   

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  Important: During the scan of the hard drive if bad sectors are found, the scanner tries to repair this sector, all available on which data may be lost.

  Method 2: 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.

  Delete files using disk cleanup

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup

  Method 3: The disc is damaged and must be repaired. Solution:

  a. open "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 '.

  Check your hard drive for errors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

   

  Important: While running chkdsk (check disk) hard disk, if bad sectors are found on the hard drive when chkdsk attempts to repair this sector, the data available in this area may be lost, and it is not recoverable.

  (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).

  Method 4: Disk Defragmenter may be corrupted, requiring a system restore to fix.

  System restore

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/system-restore

   

  NOTE: When you use system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, the programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

  Method 5: There are other programs that are running this interruption, the built-in Defragmenter. 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."

  Hope this information helps. For any other corresponding Windows help, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• Disk Defragmenter does not not on MY Windows 7 (64-bit)

  Hi, I have not been able to defragment my new laptop of the I received (4 days ago)... The software works, and when I say analyze or defragment the completion % is displayed, but the report never comes... I never see how much there is fragmentation on the hard drive... I never get a report after analysis or defragmentation...

  Any help is greatly appreciated...

  Type Disk Defragmenter in the search box above the Start button and press ENTER. What do you see?

  When Disk Defragmenter is then scheduled to run? When it was last run and what was the percent fragmentation?

  Hope this helps, Gerry Cornell