As a rule, ScanDisk and Defrag will not run if there is activity in the background. You have two alternatives: You can start in Dos, or disable all programs running in background EXCEPT EXPLORER and SYSTRAY. You can do the disabling by CTRL>ALT>DELETE then instruct the window to "End Task" for everything EXCEPT EXPLORER and SYSTRAY. I have a very useful little application called "Enditall" that closes all of the applications running except EXPLORER, SYSTRAY, and Itself. THEN Scandisk and Defrag will run for me. Dave Childers At 07:39 AM 3/1/2001 +1100, you wrote: >----- Original Message ----- >From: Dr. Charles Wm. Bell, Jr. <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 2:23 PM >Subject: [PCSOFT] ScanDisk does not work > > > > I am running WIN98 SE, 128 Megs RAM > > > > I tried to run ScanDisk and have this error message: > > > > ScanDisk has restarted 10 times because Windows or another > > program has been writing to this drive. Quitting some running > > programs may enable ScanDisk to finish sooner. > > > > No program is running, including Virus Protection. > > > > What is the next step that I should take. > > > > Thank you in advance for your help > > > > Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to > > Digest mode - visit our web site: > > http://freepctech.com/pcsoft.shtml > >I have had the same problem and found if I disabled all the small icons in >my bottom tray.eg ,realplayer,etc scan disk then runs ,regards,chuck > > > > Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to > Digest mode - visit our web site: > http://freepctech.com/pcsoft.shtml The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com