Windows defrag

Discussion in 'backup, imaging & disk mgmt' started by Badcompany, Jun 24, 2007.

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  1. Badcompany

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    Hello Forum,
    Tried to defrag using windows defrag but keep receiving this popup. How do I correct this problem.
     
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    and this message is__________.

    Checkout the Event Viewer.
     
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  3. Badcompany

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    Sorry, can't upload screenshot for some reason.
    BC,
     
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  4. Meriadoc

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    Do you remember anything in the message, does it show up in the Event Viewer?
    Tried to defrag? - mmc.exe application error?
     
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  6. Badcompany

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    It tells me it can't find c:/Program
     
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    Does the disk defragger show up here? Control panel, administrative tools, computer management, storage, disk defragmenter
     
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  8. Badcompany

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    It shows up in( Pick a task.) but when i click on ( Rearrange items on your hard disk.) I receive a popup saying can't find c:/programs.
     
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  9. ronjor

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    Are you running your computer as administrator?
     
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  10. Badcompany

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    Yes, Always.
     
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  12. Badcompany

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    OK.Will do.
     
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  14. Badcompany

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    Hi Ronjor,
    when i got into safe mode i received a message saying that: Windows \ System 32\ Config\ System is missing or corrupt.I was not able to bring windows back on, even when i tried my recovery progam.Had to do a totall re-install.Everything is back to normal now.Windows defrag is also working.
    Badcompany.
     
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  15. ronjor

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    Sorry to hear you had problems.

    Which recovery program are you using?
     
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  16. Badcompany

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    I was using ( Back on track.)
     
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  17. ronjor

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    At least you have everything running again.
     
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  18. Badcompany

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    Nice one ronjor, When we play on are computers, you need a sense of humour. I have thrown my Pc out of the window many times.
    Badcompany.
     
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  19. ronjor

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    Well, I hope your backup program works in the future. :)
     
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  20. Badcompany

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    I think i will be looking for a new one.
     
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