The easy solution to the defrag/scandisk problem is to run these 
programs in Safe Mode.
The lock-up problem is more difficult.
How old is the computer? How much RAM? What are you doing when the 
problem  occurs? Do you have anti-virus and spyware programs installed?
Any error messages?

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> Hi There!
>  
> 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?
>  
> Thanks so much for your replies. I appreciate the helpfulness of this
> group!
>  
> Sissy

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