mjwerner
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Win98 Defrag crash
Hi
I have an old Win98 PC on my network that I am trying to keep going. It is only used for word processing so therefore does not need to be anything special.
I am trying to clean it up but everytime I try and run Disk Defragmentor the machine crashes. Defrag opens, but when it starts the process it states that it is restarting due to drive contents changing, it does this twice and then the system freezes.
I have managed to run scan disk after several attempts (kept crashing), but just can't get defrag to run.
I remember this happening when I had 98 at home but can't remember how to get round it.
Any ideas
Cheers
M
I have an old Win98 PC on my network that I am trying to keep going. It is only used for word processing so therefore does not need to be anything special.
I am trying to clean it up but everytime I try and run Disk Defragmentor the machine crashes. Defrag opens, but when it starts the process it states that it is restarting due to drive contents changing, it does this twice and then the system freezes.
I have managed to run scan disk after several attempts (kept crashing), but just can't get defrag to run.
I remember this happening when I had 98 at home but can't remember how to get round it.
Any ideas
Cheers
M
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Hi Rain79
Will try running defrag in safe mode when I can get back on the machine.
I have already deleted temp files and internet files etc.
Will also check Hardware Acceleration status.
Cheers
will report back
M
Will try running defrag in safe mode when I can get back on the machine.
I have already deleted temp files and internet files etc.
Will also check Hardware Acceleration status.
Cheers
will report back
M
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Plug out ure network cable. In normal mode, disconnect all the network drives. reboot and go into safe mode to defrag. This is wat i did to my office stations.
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Cheers chaps
M
M
Cheers and thanks!
Zee
To start in Safe Mode, at boot time, press F8, as soon as your computer boots, one tap on the key, every 1-2 seconds..
Then select Safe Mode from boot menu..
You probably knew about this, but just in case.. Also, some other people looking at the question, later, might not know
;)