> On the Compaq computer, using Windows ME, I'm unable to run a thorough
> Scan Disk or do a Defrag on it. It just keeps starting over and over
> again. This computer also locks up a lot--many times a day. What could be
> causing this? And, is there anything I can do to help it?

  This usually means that other programs are still running.  If you think 
you've shut down everything you can, and this still happens, then try 
running these functions from Safe Mode.

David Gillett

I have the same Scandisk problem on a laptop running WinME.
I have tried running it in Safe Mode, with all power saving options turned off, and used control-alt-delete to check if there was anything else running.
I still get the message about Scandisk has restarted 10 times, and am prompted to respond, do you want to continue?
I just select No, I do not want to be notified that Scandisk has restarted.
Some time later, it will complete the scan.
I know I have to start scandisk and check it some time later to respond.
I have never been able to get around this.
Good Luck,
Clint Worley
Worley Technology

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