Also pause the ''Task Scheduler'' in the system tray,
then re-start defrag and you should be ok.

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Larry Lawhorn, OT
Network Administrator
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
601 SW 8 Ave
Miami Florida, USA
305-856-2288 Ext 238
http://www.MiamiLighthouse.com
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Larry @ MiamiLighthouse.com
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PS: Have you checked out our web video from the
World Blind Sailing Championships in Italy?

http://www.miamilighthouse.com/blindsailing.html


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On 10 Feb 2003 at 20:00, W. Nick Dotson wrote:

>
> Did you use "scandisk" before attempting the defrag?
>
> Nick
>
>
> --Original Message Text---
> From: Jim Gerrond
> Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:47:22 -0800
>
> Hi All:
>
> A colleague is attempting to defrag a 40GB hard drive, on a Pentium II, under
> Windows 98.
>
> The system reports that the last defrag was more than 240 days ago - after
> almost daily use.
>
> My friend states the defrag does not reports even one per cent sucess, after up
> to three hours. The screen saver is off.
>
> Nearly 60% of the drive is free.
>
> Does this amount of time - give the situation sound reasonable?
>
> If not, what are the alternatives?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim
>
>
>


PS: Have you checked out our web video from the
World Blind Sailing Championships in Italy?

http://www.miamilighthouse.com/blindsailing.html


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