Jean, I've seen that message also - tho defrag always started eventually.  

I assume you're trying to start it from Start\Programs\Accessories etc?  There are several ways of getting to it.

First, you might try opening My Computer, then right click C drive, Properties, Tools and select Defrag from there.  (But use Scandisk first - always)

Or - open the C:\Windows folder, find Defrag.exe and click it to start the prog (right after you run Scandisk, which is in the same folder :--))

If you're handy, you can right-drag both of these icons to the desktop and select 'Create shortcut here'.  Just make the Windows 'window' small enough so you can see the desktop behind it.

I doubt that defrag has really been lost - but if this proves to be the case, you should be able to restore it by running System File Checker.  

Ian Porter
Computer Guys Inc.
Arrowtown
New Zealand
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jean Bischoff 
  Subject: [PCSOFT] Defragmenting


  When I recently tried to defrag my computer, I was told the program was no
  longer on my computer.  How can I get it back?  Thank you.

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