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• 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

• I deleted the Windows Disk Defragmenter. How can I reinstall it?

  I deleted by mistake the defagmenter (in tools) I have window ave XP How can I recover it? because my computer was delivered without cd

  original title: I deleted by mistake the defagmenter (in tools) I have window ave XP How can I recover it? because my computer was delivered without cd

  What did you do to remove it?

  If you go to start - run - type dfrg.msc and click OK the Disk Defragmenter opens?

• Disk Defragmenter help

  I'm running my Windows Disk Defragmenter.  I want to compress my files to increase the performance of my PC.  I'm not very savvy computer!  The error indicates... "Disk Defragmenter has detected that Chkdsk is scheduled to run on the volume: (c). Please run Chkdsk/f.   Can someone make me step by step to understand this? I could not defrag in months!

  Hello

  You need to click on start-> Run & Type-> chkdsk /f c: it will ask you "Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process.  You want to schedule this volume to check the next time the system restarts? (Y/N) "Press on Y for Yes. Restart your computer. It will check your system until you get the login screen. Once this is done, connect and try Disk Defrag - it should start.

  I hope this helps.

• How to restore deleted Disk Defragmenter icon

  I recently had my Disk Defragmenter icon left the tools for the Office System. I accidentally deleted the icon a few days later and I also ran a disk clean up. Now when I try to use Disk Defragmenter, windows says that the shortcut does not exist. Also, I tried to open (defrag.exe). However, once I open it, a pop window and it is black with words, and then it disappears. I want to use the Windows Disk Defragmenter, but without the icon how ever can I use again. Pls help me as soon as possible

  Hi Clay9477,

  'defrag.exe' you tried to open is the version 'command prompt' Defragmenter is why it suddenly appears, then disappears. To use this version, you will need to open it from the command prompt.

  To open Disk Defragmenter, you're used to click the Start button and in the search box type: "dfrgui.exe" (without the quotes). This will launch the Disk Defragmenter. If you want to add the Disk Defragmenter icon to your desktop simply right-click on 'dfrgui.exe' and select 'copy' then paste it on your desktop. To add it to your Start menu, right click on ' dfrgui.exe and select "Show to the start menu."

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org;

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

  How can I prevent the Disk Defragmenter Windows (dfrgntfs.exe) tool to launch automatically when my Windows Vista machine is idle?  I defragment my hard disk with IObit Smart Defrag software and do not want the Windows defrag utility constantly re-organization of the files on my hard drive once I optimized the placement of files with Smart Defrag.

  I checked the Windows Disk Defragmenter tool (start |) All programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Defragmenter) and regular defrags are disabled (i.e., the checkbox "Run on a schedule" is disabled).  I checked Windows Task Scheduler (start |) Administrative Tools | Task Scheduler | Task Scheduler Library | Microsoft | Windows | Defrag) and the task of ScheduledDefrag also appears as disabled here.

  My hard drive is formatted with the NTFS file system and my Norton Internet Security 2010 software Norton tasks window shows that dfrgntfs.exe starts about 30 minutes after my system goes into "idle" mode.  Is there another tool of Windows running in the background (for example, the Windows search indexing) which can be automatically trigger the Windows Disk Defragmenter?

  I hope that there is a simple configuration change or registry change that will stop the Windows Disk Defragmenter to run while it is idle, but still lets me run a manual defragmentation if I want to do.

  ___________

  MS Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2
  Internet Explorer 8.0
  NIS 2010 c. 17.7.0.12
  HP Pavilion dv6835ca Intel Core2Duo processor T5550 1.83 GHz, 3.0 GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS

  Lorien - one:

  Thanks for the quick response.  I'm failry certain that the ScheduledDefrag task in Windows Task Scheduler is not the culprit.  This task (and trigger) show that off and the task history shows that a regular defrag last ran on my system there is, over 2 years which is the time that I have disabled the checkbox "Run on a schedule" in the Windows Disk Defragmenter tool.

  I found a post today in the My Digital Life Forums (http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/1910-DfrgNtfs.exe-in-Vista-SP1) which suggests that there is a Vista boot optimization process that runs defragments dfrgntfs.exe whenever you reboot your system, even if in the application are disabled.  Is recommended that a response to stop dfrgntfs.exe to run after every reboot:

  1. open the Windows registry (run > regedit)
  2. go to path
  3. change the "Enable" key of Y to N

  I found information on the Start function to optimize on the Microsoft TechNet Library website (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc778290 (WS.10) .aspx) which States that "Windows automatically optimizes for the optimization of startup file location. This optimization happens automatically if the system is idle for 10 minutes. Start optimization improves the start-up time to locate the startup files in contiguous clusters on the volume, reducing the movement of the head of the disc during playback of the volume".  I have no idea if third-party defragmenters like IObit Smart Defrag or Defraggler of Piriform can optimize the placement of these Windows startup system files or Boot Optimization provides some additional benefits to the performance of the system.

  I don't know if the Boot Optimization function is actually the cause of my origins unscheduled defragments but it's the only reasonable explanation I could find.  When these "silent" defragments happen on my system, they occupy more than 50% of my CPU and will last more than an hour (or until my system is idle).  I had problems with my system of freezing after it goes into idle mode (i.e., move my mouse or using the keyboard has no effect and I have to do a re-difficult start by turning off my laptop) and I begin to suspect that if this unscheduled defragmentation runs along with other tasks in the background (for example (, my daily QuickScan in Norton anti-virus) that a page conflict or lack of system resources could freeze my computer.

  I would appreciate hearing of a person who can confirm that the Boot Optimization function will trigger unforeseen defragments when Vista is idle or knows if the Boot Optimization function is all real benefits if you use a third-party Defragmenter.

• 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

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  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.

• try to get the Boot Disk Defragmenter.

  I begin of choice of tools system Disc Defrag regularly or to administer mode get User Account Control nothings happens.  I tried my right click computer properties, tools, defragment and once again nothing. Family Vista premium, all updates are current and all drivers are up to date. There is a new recall defrag was working fine before the update of windows. Updated driver occurred after problems to start defragmentation.

  Windows disk defragmentation must be performed by calendar. You shouldn't have to run it manually, not to mention that it takes forever to complete if you run manually.
  Once fixed, the Windows Disk Defragmenter is designed to run silently in full. You won't see her progress.
  Here is a tutorial to show how your disk defrag schedule.
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/configure-disk-defragmenter-schedule-in-Windows-Vista/

  If you're dead set to run manually and monitor progress, I recommend Augslogics.
  It allows you to decide which drive to defragment.
  It shows you the process, "play by play".
  It gives you a summary report.
  Augslogics link:
  http://download.CNET.com/Auslogics-Disk-Defrag/3000-2094_4-10567503.html For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• 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.

• 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

  .

• After that I did Disk Defragmenter to C I lost my files and setting up wireless for my windows

  After I did Disk Defragmenter to C I lost some information and files for my windows then my wireless does not detect all wireless networks its lost all the operating parameters of my adapter wireless (Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adapter) I need to get files and setting of cos its all lost and I couldn't update my antivirus (Microsoft Security Essentials) 0 x 80240022

  Hi jtm 8888.

  Try these methods in the order shown:

  Method 1: As a first step, update the network adapter driver by visiting the manufacturer's Web site.

  You can also follow this step to do the same thing:

  a. right click on my computer, click Manage, then Device Manager.

  b. double-click the type of device you want to update or change.

  c. right click on the device driver specific, you want to update or change.

  d. click set to update driver to open the Hardware Update Wizard. Follow the instructions in the wizard.

  For more information, see:

  How to manage devices in Windows XP

  Method 2: Follow the steps listed in this article and check if this may help you:

  How to troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP Service Pack 2

  Note: The steps listed in this article are applicable to the other version of Windows XP as well service packs.

  Method 3: For problems with Microsoft Security Essentials, see:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/support/cf5220bd-3da8-4694-ac42-f5396ef5ff0b.aspx

• 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

• I started to run Disk Defragmenter on my laptop with Windows Vista to 7:45 last night. She is still ongoing at 10:55 the next day. That is what it is? I can't believe that it takes more than 12 hours to defragment a hard drive.

  Vista
  Defragmenter

  Hi Augie,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site!

  1. you run defrag disk for the first time?

  Disk Defragmenter is a tool that rearranges the data on your hard drive and brings together fragmented files so that your computer can run more efficiently. We must keep in mind that the Disk Defragmenter uses disk access low priority and processor so that it is not influence your current running programs. This automatically translates a slower process. Disk defragmentation can take a long time if you run it for the first time and also depend on the space of hard disk and available data. If may take up to 15-16 hours, depending on the data and the bad clusters on the hard drive.

  Try the suggested methods.

  Method 1

  If you want to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your hard disk to free up disk space and help your computer run faster, use disk cleanup. It removes temporary files, empty the Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of file system and other items that you no longer need.

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

  Method 2

  You can run a disk scan command to remove bad sectors on the hard drive, then run Disk Defragmenter.

  1. open the computer by clicking the Start button, click computer.

  2. right click on the hard drive you want to check, and then click Properties.

  3. click on the sur l' onglet tab Tools and then, under error-checking, click check now.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  To automatically repair problems with files and folders that detects the scanning, select automatically fix file system errors. Otherwise, the disk check will simply report a problem, but not to fix them.

  To perform a full disk check, select search for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. This scan is trying to find and repair physical errors on the hard drive itself, and it may take much longer to complete.

  To check for errors file and the physical errors, select automatically fix file system errors and search for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.

  4. click on Start.

  Depending on the size of your hard disk, this may take several minutes. For best results, do not use your computer for any other tasks while it checks errors.

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

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

  Kind regards
  Bindu S - Microsoft Support
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• 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.