I have read the similar question; I run defrag with an /f switch, and also without the switch ; I also run it from the command prompt. Its not the "Neat Freak" in me, since I know that a 0,0,0 defrag value set is possible ( the majority of the machines I do achieve that); its the one that fail that have me stumped. There is a set of commands like chkntfs or similar, and the command allows defrag to run fine. Also, some hardware settings can cause the failure, I just can't figure out how to find which is which.
Totally stumped... I have tried so many permutations.
2006-12-27 02:42:30 · 4 answers · asked by Mictlan_KISS 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
most common cause for defrag failure is hard drive errors
incorrect entries in fat (file allocation table) & similar
run scan disk or check disk to ensure error free hard drive / correct the errors present
then run defrag & if problems persist, lemme know > i'll need what os u'r running & check accordingly
2006-12-27 03:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often the process fails in regular Windows mode. Try running your defrag in Safe Mode, which doesn't load a bunch of processes that may run during a regular session. Most of the time that will do the trick. Good luck.
2006-12-27 12:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be as simple as one or more bad sectors on the target disk.
2006-12-27 10:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by SHAWN G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because your computer's about to explode. Run.
2006-12-27 10:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by K T 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋