Windows Explorer freezes

[SANTANDER]

just finished eml files extraction from the damaged DBX file, have extracted
near 1860 eml files, placed in separate folder. Some problem appear: my
Windows Explorer freezes when I doing anything with files: open file or
folder, when I right click on file, etc. Looks like memory leak, reducing
the amount of available memory. I have rebooted the system 2 or 3 times, but
this not help. What is possible reason? Is this issue due possible file
fragmentation? Is the defragmentation process completely safe for files
stored?(no any byte changes)

Regards,
S.

 

[Don Phillipson]

"SANTANDER" <santander@microsoft.news> wrote in message
news:uLWNbgJFIHA.3360@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> just finished eml files extraction from the damaged DBX file, have
extracted
> near 1860 eml files, placed in separate folder. Some problem appear: my
> Windows Explorer freezes when I doing anything with files: open file or
> folder, when I right click on file, etc. Looks like memory leak, reducing
> the amount of available memory. I have rebooted the system 2 or 3 times,
but
> this not help.

There are probably too many directory entries for your
EXPLORE.EXE to manage effectively. This is why
MSIMN.EXE puts emails and newsgroup posts into
special IE folders, so the software can manage numbers
in the hundreds. But 1860 items are too many for either.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

 

[PCR]

SANTANDER wrote:
| just finished eml files extraction from the damaged DBX file, have
| extracted near 1860 eml files, placed in separate folder. Some
| problem appear: my Windows Explorer freezes when I doing anything
| with files: open file or folder, when I right click on file, etc.
| Looks like memory leak, reducing the amount of available memory. I
| have rebooted the system 2 or 3 times, but this not help. What is
| possible reason? Is this issue due possible file fragmentation? Is
| the defragmentation process completely safe for files stored?(no any
| byte changes)

It could be worth a shot to do a fit/proper Scandisk/Defrag. Usually,
things aren't as bad as the following might imply.

I must warn that Scandisk may not do a great job when there is a
great one to do...
http://cquirke.mvps.org/9x/scandisk.htm
Therefore, perhaps UNcheck "Automatically fix errors" on it's front
screen. It will then ask whether you want each error fixed. If it sounds
truly horrible, say "No!", and post the log. The log will be
"C:\Scandisk.log". Do not let it constantly restart, either. (When
running Scandisk in DOS, there won't be such a box to uncheck. You must
"Scandisk /Checkonly", instead. It will write to the same .log. The
Auto-Scandisk that runs from DOS after a crash must be set to "Prompt"
the bad ones in C:\Windows\Command\Scandisk.ini.) REALLY, in light of
all THAT, the BEST thing to do is to have a full system backup to run
to! Would you like my list of backup apps?

1. Turn off screen saver (R-Clk Desktop, Properties, Screen Saver--
None)
2. Turn off power management (Control Panel, Power Management-- Always
On,Never,Never,Never)
3. Suspend Task Scheduler
4. Disable any permanent internet cable connection, perhaps.
5. Turn off interfering programs. Use "StartupCop" or "EndItAll2" from
PCMag (below). Or "START, Run, MSConfig, Startup tab". Note what is
unchecked. Then, go to the General tab & disable the entire Startup
Group, by clicking "Selective.." & unchecking "Load Startup...". Reboot.
Don't forget to re-enable before the next boot.
6. Use "HDValet" from PCMag, or
(a) "Control Panel, Internet Options, Delete Files button, bolt Delete
all offline content, OK, OK"
(b) "START, Run, %TEMP%", & delete all files that will let you. This
will likely be "C:\Windows\Temp". This is best done after a fresh boot,
unless you have not seen the message "Reboot to complete this install".
7. Run Scandisk (Thorough, usually w/o write testing. Check all three
items under "Scandisk, Advanced button, 'Check files for' box". If you
want to be informed as it does a fix, UNcheck "Automatically fix errors"
on the front screen, or look inside "C:\Scandisk.log" afterwards.)
8. "START, Run, Defrag /p /details". Apparently, "/p" Defrags the
unmovables.

The purpose of steps 1-5 is only to prevent constant restarts of
Scandisk & Defrag, if you get them but DEFINITELY turn off the Virus
Scanner. Scandisk should be done perhaps once a month, and certainly
after every serious crash. Do a Defrag after a sluggish boot or when
this says so:
http://www.pcmag.com/ 's CrackUp, by Gregory A. Wolking & Bob Flanders.
Also, take DiskAction, to determine what is constantly writing to the
HDD, which causes the restarts. Take BHOCop & StartupCop too.

"DiskAction" reports the last 12 processes that access any partition. It
discovered the Microsoft Windows Critical Update Notification tool was
accessing my HDD every five minutes. It can be uninstalled in "Control
Panel, Add/Remove Programs". Then, occasionally, "START, Windows Update"
on your own.

"BHOCop" found a Browser Helper Object called Wavehelper Class, created
by "Wavetop", that was building a monstrosity of an error log called
"Logit.txt" in here. "START, Find, F/F, Logit.txt"-- see one?

Now, my hard drive is quieter than my mouse. (Of course, I now also have
384 MB RAM, up from an initial 64, eliminating Swap File activity.)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kbEN-USq287914
Articles about Scandisk
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kben-usQ286263
Articles about Defrag

| Regards,
| S.

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
Should things get worse after this,
PCR
pcrrcp@netzero.net

 

[SANTANDER]

"PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message
news:%23rM$$qOFIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> SANTANDER wrote:
> | just finished eml files extraction from the damaged DBX file, have
> | extracted near 1860 eml files, placed in separate folder. Some
> | problem appear: my Windows Explorer freezes when I doing anything
> | with files: open file or folder, when I right click on file, etc.
> | Looks like memory leak, reducing the amount of available memory. I
> | have rebooted the system 2 or 3 times, but this not help. What is
> | possible reason? Is this issue due possible file fragmentation? Is
> | the defragmentation process completely safe for files stored?(no any
> | byte changes)
>
> It could be worth a shot to do a fit/proper Scandisk/Defrag. Usually,
> things aren't as bad as the following might imply.
>
> I must warn that Scandisk may not do a great job when there is a
> great one to do...
> http://cquirke.mvps.org/9x/scandisk.htm
> Therefore, perhaps UNcheck "Automatically fix errors" on it's front
> screen. It will then ask whether you want each error fixed. If it sounds
> truly horrible, say "No!", and post the log. The log will be
> "C:\Scandisk.log". Do not let it constantly restart, either. (When
> running Scandisk in DOS, there won't be such a box to uncheck. You must
> "Scandisk /Checkonly", instead. It will write to the same .log. The
> Auto-Scandisk that runs from DOS after a crash must be set to "Prompt"
> the bad ones in C:\Windows\Command\Scandisk.ini.) REALLY, in light of
> all THAT, the BEST thing to do is to have a full system backup to run
> to! Would you like my list of backup apps?
>
> 1. Turn off screen saver (R-Clk Desktop, Properties, Screen Saver--
> None)
> 2. Turn off power management (Control Panel, Power Management-- Always
> On,Never,Never,Never)
> 3. Suspend Task Scheduler
> 4. Disable any permanent internet cable connection, perhaps.
> 5. Turn off interfering programs. Use "StartupCop" or "EndItAll2" from
> PCMag (below). Or "START, Run, MSConfig, Startup tab". Note what is
> unchecked. Then, go to the General tab & disable the entire Startup
> Group, by clicking "Selective.." & unchecking "Load Startup...". Reboot.
> Don't forget to re-enable before the next boot.
> 6. Use "HDValet" from PCMag, or
> (a) "Control Panel, Internet Options, Delete Files button, bolt Delete
> all offline content, OK, OK"
> (b) "START, Run, %TEMP%", & delete all files that will let you. This
> will likely be "C:\Windows\Temp". This is best done after a fresh boot,
> unless you have not seen the message "Reboot to complete this install".
> 7. Run Scandisk (Thorough, usually w/o write testing. Check all three
> items under "Scandisk, Advanced button, 'Check files for' box". If you
> want to be informed as it does a fix, UNcheck "Automatically fix errors"
> on the front screen, or look inside "C:\Scandisk.log" afterwards.)
> 8. "START, Run, Defrag /p /details". Apparently, "/p" Defrags the
> unmovables.
>
> The purpose of steps 1-5 is only to prevent constant restarts of
> Scandisk & Defrag, if you get them but DEFINITELY turn off the Virus
> Scanner. Scandisk should be done perhaps once a month, and certainly
> after every serious crash. Do a Defrag after a sluggish boot or when
> this says so:
> http://www.pcmag.com/ 's CrackUp, by Gregory A. Wolking & Bob Flanders.
> Also, take DiskAction, to determine what is constantly writing to the
> HDD, which causes the restarts. Take BHOCop & StartupCop too.
>
> "DiskAction" reports the last 12 processes that access any partition. It
> discovered the Microsoft Windows Critical Update Notification tool was
> accessing my HDD every five minutes. It can be uninstalled in "Control
> Panel, Add/Remove Programs". Then, occasionally, "START, Windows Update"
> on your own.
>
> "BHOCop" found a Browser Helper Object called Wavehelper Class, created
> by "Wavetop", that was building a monstrosity of an error log called
> "Logit.txt" in here. "START, Find, F/F, Logit.txt"-- see one?
>
> Now, my hard drive is quieter than my mouse. (Of course, I now also have
> 384 MB RAM, up from an initial 64, eliminating Swap File activity.)
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kbEN-USq287914
> Articles about Scandisk
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kben-usQ286263
> Articles about Defrag
>
> | Regards,
> | S.
>
---------
thanks a lot. My PC isn't crashes, so probably no needs to run Scandisk. I
may need to defrag, but there are no option showing do I need to defrag disk
or not. Is the defragmentation process completely safe for files identity?

Regards,
S.

 

[PCR]

SANTANDER wrote:
| "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message
| news:%23rM$$qOFIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
|> SANTANDER wrote:
|> | just finished eml files extraction from the damaged DBX file, have
|> | extracted near 1860 eml files, placed in separate folder. Some
|> | problem appear: my Windows Explorer freezes when I doing anything
|> | with files: open file or folder, when I right click on file, etc.
|> | Looks like memory leak, reducing the amount of available memory. I
|> | have rebooted the system 2 or 3 times, but this not help. What is
|> | possible reason? Is this issue due possible file fragmentation? Is
|> | the defragmentation process completely safe for files stored?(no
|> | any byte changes)
|>
|> It could be worth a shot to do a fit/proper Scandisk/Defrag. Usually,
|> things aren't as bad as the following might imply.
|>
|> I must warn that Scandisk may not do a great job when there is a
|> great one to do...
|> http://cquirke.mvps.org/9x/scandisk.htm
|> Therefore, perhaps UNcheck "Automatically fix errors" on it's front
|> screen. It will then ask whether you want each error fixed. If it
|> sounds truly horrible, say "No!", and post the log. The log will be
|> "C:\Scandisk.log". Do not let it constantly restart, either. (When
|> running Scandisk in DOS, there won't be such a box to uncheck. You
|> must "Scandisk /Checkonly", instead. It will write to the same .log.
|> The Auto-Scandisk that runs from DOS after a crash must be set to
|> "Prompt" the bad ones in C:\Windows\Command\Scandisk.ini.) REALLY,
|> in light of all THAT, the BEST thing to do is to have a full system
|> backup to run to! Would you like my list of backup apps?
|>
|> 1. Turn off screen saver (R-Clk Desktop, Properties, Screen Saver--
|> None)
|> 2. Turn off power management (Control Panel, Power Management--
|> Always On,Never,Never,Never)
|> 3. Suspend Task Scheduler
|> 4. Disable any permanent internet cable connection, perhaps.
|> 5. Turn off interfering programs. Use "StartupCop" or "EndItAll2"
|> from PCMag (below). Or "START, Run, MSConfig, Startup tab". Note
|> what is unchecked. Then, go to the General tab & disable the entire
|> Startup Group, by clicking "Selective.." & unchecking "Load
|> Startup...". Reboot. Don't forget to re-enable before the next boot.
|> 6. Use "HDValet" from PCMag, or
|> (a) "Control Panel, Internet Options, Delete Files button, bolt
|> Delete all offline content, OK, OK"
|> (b) "START, Run, %TEMP%", & delete all files that will let you. This
|> will likely be "C:\Windows\Temp". This is best done after a fresh
|> boot, unless you have not seen the message "Reboot to complete this
|> install".
|> 7. Run Scandisk (Thorough, usually w/o write testing. Check all three
|> items under "Scandisk, Advanced button, 'Check files for' box". If
|> you want to be informed as it does a fix, UNcheck "Automatically fix
|> errors" on the front screen, or look inside "C:\Scandisk.log"
|> afterwards.)
|> 8. "START, Run, Defrag /p /details". Apparently, "/p" Defrags the
|> unmovables.
|>
|> The purpose of steps 1-5 is only to prevent constant restarts of
|> Scandisk & Defrag, if you get them but DEFINITELY turn off the Virus
|> Scanner. Scandisk should be done perhaps once a month, and certainly
|> after every serious crash. Do a Defrag after a sluggish boot or when
|> this says so:
|> http://www.pcmag.com/ 's CrackUp, by Gregory A. Wolking & Bob
|> Flanders. Also, take DiskAction, to determine what is constantly
|> writing to the HDD, which causes the restarts. Take BHOCop &
|> StartupCop too.
|>
|> "DiskAction" reports the last 12 processes that access any
|> partition. It discovered the Microsoft Windows Critical Update
|> Notification tool was accessing my HDD every five minutes. It can be
|> uninstalled in "Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs". Then,
|> occasionally, "START, Windows Update" on your own.
|>
|> "BHOCop" found a Browser Helper Object called Wavehelper Class,
|> created by "Wavetop", that was building a monstrosity of an error
|> log called "Logit.txt" in here. "START, Find, F/F, Logit.txt"-- see
|> one?
|>
|> Now, my hard drive is quieter than my mouse. (Of course, I now also
|> have 384 MB RAM, up from an initial 64, eliminating Swap File
|> activity.)
|>
|> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kbEN-USq287914
|> Articles about Scandisk
|> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kben-usQ286263
|> Articles about Defrag
|>
|> | Regards,
|> | S.
|>
| ---------
| thanks a lot. My PC isn't crashes, so probably no needs to run
| Scandisk.

Well, at least do a "standard" Scandisk, especially if you haven't done
a Defrag in a long time.

| I may need to defrag, but there are no option showing do I
| need to defrag disk or not.

What option do you expect to be showing & where? To do a Defrag...

"START button, Run", & paste or type... Defrag /p /details.

| Is the defragmentation process completely
| safe for files identity?

Normally, it is safe-- it certainly won't change any file names. But, as
I said-- DON'T let it constantly restart! Turn off at least your virus
checker!

Defrag may take quite a while to complete, if it hasn't been run in a
long, long time.

| Regards,
| S.

 

[SANTANDER]

"PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message
news:uzGfRhdFIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> SANTANDER wrote:
> | "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message
> | news:%23rM$$qOFIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> |> SANTANDER wrote:
> |> | just finished eml files extraction from the damaged DBX file, have
> |> | extracted near 1860 eml files, placed in separate folder. Some
> |> | problem appear: my Windows Explorer freezes when I doing anything
> |> | with files: open file or folder, when I right click on file, etc.
> |> | Looks like memory leak, reducing the amount of available memory. I
> |> | have rebooted the system 2 or 3 times, but this not help. What is
> |> | possible reason? Is this issue due possible file fragmentation? Is
> |> | the defragmentation process completely safe for files stored?(no
> |> | any byte changes)
> |>
> |> It could be worth a shot to do a fit/proper Scandisk/Defrag. Usually,
> |> things aren't as bad as the following might imply.
> |>
> |> I must warn that Scandisk may not do a great job when there is a
> |> great one to do...
> |> http://cquirke.mvps.org/9x/scandisk.htm
> |> Therefore, perhaps UNcheck "Automatically fix errors" on it's front
> |> screen. It will then ask whether you want each error fixed. If it
> |> sounds truly horrible, say "No!", and post the log. The log will be
> |> "C:\Scandisk.log". Do not let it constantly restart, either. (When
> |> running Scandisk in DOS, there won't be such a box to uncheck. You
> |> must "Scandisk /Checkonly", instead. It will write to the same .log.
> |> The Auto-Scandisk that runs from DOS after a crash must be set to
> |> "Prompt" the bad ones in C:\Windows\Command\Scandisk.ini.) REALLY,
> |> in light of all THAT, the BEST thing to do is to have a full system
> |> backup to run to! Would you like my list of backup apps?
> |>
> |> 1. Turn off screen saver (R-Clk Desktop, Properties, Screen Saver--
> |> None)
> |> 2. Turn off power management (Control Panel, Power Management--
> |> Always On,Never,Never,Never)
> |> 3. Suspend Task Scheduler
> |> 4. Disable any permanent internet cable connection, perhaps.
> |> 5. Turn off interfering programs. Use "StartupCop" or "EndItAll2"
> |> from PCMag (below). Or "START, Run, MSConfig, Startup tab". Note
> |> what is unchecked. Then, go to the General tab & disable the entire
> |> Startup Group, by clicking "Selective.." & unchecking "Load
> |> Startup...". Reboot. Don't forget to re-enable before the next boot.
> |> 6. Use "HDValet" from PCMag, or
> |> (a) "Control Panel, Internet Options, Delete Files button, bolt
> |> Delete all offline content, OK, OK"
> |> (b) "START, Run, %TEMP%", & delete all files that will let you. This
> |> will likely be "C:\Windows\Temp". This is best done after a fresh
> |> boot, unless you have not seen the message "Reboot to complete this
> |> install".
> |> 7. Run Scandisk (Thorough, usually w/o write testing. Check all three
> |> items under "Scandisk, Advanced button, 'Check files for' box". If
> |> you want to be informed as it does a fix, UNcheck "Automatically fix
> |> errors" on the front screen, or look inside "C:\Scandisk.log"
> |> afterwards.)
> |> 8. "START, Run, Defrag /p /details". Apparently, "/p" Defrags the
> |> unmovables.
> |>
> |> The purpose of steps 1-5 is only to prevent constant restarts of
> |> Scandisk & Defrag, if you get them but DEFINITELY turn off the Virus
> |> Scanner. Scandisk should be done perhaps once a month, and certainly
> |> after every serious crash. Do a Defrag after a sluggish boot or when
> |> this says so:
> |> http://www.pcmag.com/ 's CrackUp, by Gregory A. Wolking & Bob
> |> Flanders. Also, take DiskAction, to determine what is constantly
> |> writing to the HDD, which causes the restarts. Take BHOCop &
> |> StartupCop too.
> |>
> |> "DiskAction" reports the last 12 processes that access any
> |> partition. It discovered the Microsoft Windows Critical Update
> |> Notification tool was accessing my HDD every five minutes. It can be
> |> uninstalled in "Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs". Then,
> |> occasionally, "START, Windows Update" on your own.
> |>
> |> "BHOCop" found a Browser Helper Object called Wavehelper Class,
> |> created by "Wavetop", that was building a monstrosity of an error
> |> log called "Logit.txt" in here. "START, Find, F/F, Logit.txt"-- see
> |> one?
> |>
> |> Now, my hard drive is quieter than my mouse. (Of course, I now also
> |> have 384 MB RAM, up from an initial 64, eliminating Swap File
> |> activity.)
> |>
> |> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kbEN-USq287914
> |> Articles about Scandisk
> |> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kben-usQ286263
> |> Articles about Defrag
> |>
> |> | Regards,
> |> | S.
- ---------
> | thanks a lot. My PC isn't crashes, so probably no needs to run
> | Scandisk.
---
> Well, at least do a "standard" Scandisk, especially if you haven't done
> a Defrag in a long time.

> | I may need to defrag, but there are no option showing do I
> | need to defrag disk or not.

> What option do you expect to be showing & where? To do a Defrag...

> "START button, Run", & paste or type... Defrag /p /details.

> | Is the defragmentation process completely
> | safe for files identity?

> Normally, it is safe-- it certainly won't change any file names. But, as
> I said-- DON'T let it constantly restart! Turn off at least your virus
> checker!

> Defrag may take quite a while to complete, if it hasn't been run in a
> long, long time.

> | Regards,
> | S.
-------------------

I meant winXP have "Analyze" button allowing check disk for fragmentation
before running defrag, win98 does not. Defrag can no affect file integrity
in any way, not just file name?

Thanks.

 

[PCR]

SANTANDER wrote:
| "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message
| news:uzGfRhdFIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
|> SANTANDER wrote:
|> | "PCR" <pcrrcp@netzero.net> wrote in message
|> | news:%23rM$$qOFIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
|> |> SANTANDER wrote:
|> |> | just finished eml files extraction from the damaged DBX file,
|> |> | have extracted near 1860 eml files, placed in separate folder.
|> |> | Some problem appear: my Windows Explorer freezes when I doing
|> |> | anything with files: open file or folder, when I right click on
|> |> | file, etc. Looks like memory leak, reducing the amount of
|> |> | available memory. I have rebooted the system 2 or 3 times, but
|> |> | this not help. What is possible reason? Is this issue due
|> |> | possible file fragmentation? Is the defragmentation process
|> |> | completely safe for files stored?(no any byte changes)
|> |>
|> |> It could be worth a shot to do a fit/proper Scandisk/Defrag.
|> |> Usually, things aren't as bad as the following might imply.
|> |>
|> |> I must warn that Scandisk may not do a great job when there is a
|> |> great one to do...
|> |> http://cquirke.mvps.org/9x/scandisk.htm
|> |> Therefore, perhaps UNcheck "Automatically fix errors" on it's
|> |> front screen. It will then ask whether you want each error fixed.
|> |> If it sounds truly horrible, say "No!", and post the log. The log
|> |> will be "C:\Scandisk.log". Do not let it constantly restart,
|> |> either. (When running Scandisk in DOS, there won't be such a box
|> |> to uncheck. You must "Scandisk /Checkonly", instead. It will
|> |> write to the same .log. The Auto-Scandisk that runs from DOS
|> |> after a crash must be set to "Prompt" the bad ones in
|> |> C:\Windows\Command\Scandisk.ini.) REALLY, in light of all THAT,
|> |> the BEST thing to do is to have a full system backup to run to!
|> |> Would you like my list of backup apps?
|> |>
|> |> 1. Turn off screen saver (R-Clk Desktop, Properties, Screen
|> |> Saver-- None)
|> |> 2. Turn off power management (Control Panel, Power Management--
|> |> Always On,Never,Never,Never)
|> |> 3. Suspend Task Scheduler
|> |> 4. Disable any permanent internet cable connection, perhaps.
|> |> 5. Turn off interfering programs. Use "StartupCop" or "EndItAll2"
|> |> from PCMag (below). Or "START, Run, MSConfig, Startup tab". Note
|> |> what is unchecked. Then, go to the General tab & disable the
|> |> entire Startup Group, by clicking "Selective.." & unchecking "Load
|> |> Startup...". Reboot. Don't forget to re-enable before the next
|> |> boot.
|> |> 6. Use "HDValet" from PCMag, or
|> |> (a) "Control Panel, Internet Options, Delete Files button, bolt
|> |> Delete all offline content, OK, OK"
|> |> (b) "START, Run, %TEMP%", & delete all files that will let you.
|> |> This will likely be "C:\Windows\Temp". This is best done after a
|> |> fresh boot, unless you have not seen the message "Reboot to
|> |> complete this install".
|> |> 7. Run Scandisk (Thorough, usually w/o write testing. Check all
|> |> three items under "Scandisk, Advanced button, 'Check files for'
|> |> box". If you want to be informed as it does a fix, UNcheck
|> |> "Automatically fix errors" on the front screen, or look inside
|> |> "C:\Scandisk.log" afterwards.)
|> |> 8. "START, Run, Defrag /p /details". Apparently, "/p" Defrags the
|> |> unmovables.
|> |>
|> |> The purpose of steps 1-5 is only to prevent constant restarts of
|> |> Scandisk & Defrag, if you get them but DEFINITELY turn off the
|> |> Virus Scanner. Scandisk should be done perhaps once a month, and
|> |> certainly after every serious crash. Do a Defrag after a sluggish
|> |> boot or when this says so:
|> |> http://www.pcmag.com/ 's CrackUp, by Gregory A. Wolking & Bob
|> |> Flanders. Also, take DiskAction, to determine what is constantly
|> |> writing to the HDD, which causes the restarts. Take BHOCop &
|> |> StartupCop too.
|> |>
|> |> "DiskAction" reports the last 12 processes that access any
|> |> partition. It discovered the Microsoft Windows Critical Update
|> |> Notification tool was accessing my HDD every five minutes. It can
|> |> be uninstalled in "Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs". Then,
|> |> occasionally, "START, Windows Update" on your own.
|> |>
|> |> "BHOCop" found a Browser Helper Object called Wavehelper Class,
|> |> created by "Wavetop", that was building a monstrosity of an error
|> |> log called "Logit.txt" in here. "START, Find, F/F, Logit.txt"--
|> |> see one?
|> |>
|> |> Now, my hard drive is quieter than my mouse. (Of course, I now
|> |> also have 384 MB RAM, up from an initial 64, eliminating Swap File
|> |> activity.)
|> |>
|> |> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kbEN-USq287914
|> |> Articles about Scandisk
|> |> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kben-usQ286263
|> |> Articles about Defrag
|> |>
|> |> | Regards,
|> |> | S.
| - ---------
|> | thanks a lot. My PC isn't crashes, so probably no needs to run
|> | Scandisk.
| ---
|> Well, at least do a "standard" Scandisk, especially if you haven't
|> done a Defrag in a long time.
|
|> | I may need to defrag, but there are no option showing do I
|> | need to defrag disk or not.
|
|> What option do you expect to be showing & where? To do a Defrag...
|
|> "START button, Run", & paste or type... Defrag /p /details.
|
|> | Is the defragmentation process completely
|> | safe for files identity?
|
|> Normally, it is safe-- it certainly won't change any file names.
|> But, as I said-- DON'T let it constantly restart! Turn off at least
|> your virus checker!
|
|> Defrag may take quite a while to complete, if it hasn't been run in a
|> long, long time.
|
|> | Regards,
|> | S.
| -------------------
|
| I meant winXP have "Analyze" button allowing check disk for
| fragmentation before running defrag, win98 does not.

http://www.pcmag.com/ 's CrackUp, by Gregory A. Wolking & Bob Flanders
will do that analysis.

http://wittswallpapers.com/Oldies/indexoldies.html
This site has Crackup & others too.

| Defrag can no
| affect file integrity in any way, not just file name?

It gives the hard drive a workout, if it hasn't been run in a long time.
The more frequently you run it, the less it will do. You should always
have a full system backup available in case of the worst. Probably, it
is best to run a Scandisk & Defrag every so often just so errors don't
begin to accumulate.

| Thanks.

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