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    I cannot Defrag?!?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Satyrion, Mar 2, 2008.

  1. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    When i use the built in Windows defragger it stops aftr a while, now at 25% and says "could not defrag all files" how can i make it defrag all files?
     
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    Try another defragmenter. I use JkDefrag, its free just google it.
     
  3. Satyrion

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    Downloaded IObit SmartDefrag which is free as well. Hopefully it will work.
     
  4. Satyrion

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    worked well now :)
     
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    Another thing you might want to try is to clear out your page file and then try to defrag. Just make sure to reset your page file after.

    What version of Windows are you using?
     
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    i use Wndows XP 32 bit but it worked good with the new defrag program