unable to Defrag w/ Windows defrag or Diskkeeper

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Firejustin

When I try to run windows xp home's defrag It tells me it can't run, So I
bought Diskkeeper 2008 and it doesn't even show any volumes. Like my hard
drive doesn't even exist. I tried diskkeeper on another computer and
everything works just fine? I have never been able to run any defrag on this
computer since I reinstalled windows. Anyone got a clue how to fix this?
 
I would leave Diskkeeper 2008 as it is really adds little to maintaining
Windows XP. Sorry but that's the way itis.

What is the exact error message when you try to run the MS Disk
Defragmenter?

Something to do which will improve performance.

Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp to
Empty your Recycle Bin and Remove Temporary Internet Files. Also
select Start, All Programs, accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp,
More Options, System Restore and remove all but the latest System
Restore point.

What happens when you run chkdsk?


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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It says Disk Defragmenter could not start.


Gerry said:
I would leave Diskkeeper 2008 as it is really adds little to maintaining
Windows XP. Sorry but that's the way itis.

What is the exact error message when you try to run the MS Disk
Defragmenter?

Something to do which will improve performance.

Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp to
Empty your Recycle Bin and Remove Temporary Internet Files. Also
select Start, All Programs, accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp,
More Options, System Restore and remove all but the latest System
Restore point.

What happens when you run chkdsk?


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
When I try to run windows xp home's defrag It tells me it can't run, So I
bought Diskkeeper 2008 and it doesn't even show any volumes. Like my hard
drive doesn't even exist. I tried diskkeeper on another computer and
everything works just fine? I have never been able to run any defrag on this
computer since I reinstalled windows. Anyone got a clue how to fix this?


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Some of the problems you may encounter are, a box with the text:
Snap-in failed to initialize,
CLSID: {43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}

Or when you try to run windows defrag, or other times, the defrag window
will show up, but the analyze and defragment buttons will do nothing.

Solution
The solution is actually quite simple. You need to re-register the
defragmenters snap-in files, and the basic registry entries.
First open up a Command Prompt, this can be found at:

Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt

Change into your windows\system32 directory. Your windows directory will be
either windows or winnt.

Type or copy and paste:

cd \windows\system32

Register the defrag components, by typing or copy and paste:
regsvr32 dfrgsnap.dll [ note the space after regsvr32 ]
regsvr32 dfrgui.dll

You should get an acknowledgement that the dll's were successfully
registered after you execute the command

At this stage, you may find the defragmenter works. If not, there is one
more step you can do.

Using Windows Explorer browse to your windows\inf folder.
In there you will find a file called dfrg.inf right click this file, and
select Install.

Done!


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When I try to run windows xp home's defrag It tells me it can't run, So I
bought Diskkeeper 2008 and it doesn't even show any volumes. Like my hard
drive doesn't even exist. I tried diskkeeper on another computer and
everything works just fine? I have never been able to run any defrag on this
computer since I reinstalled windows. Anyone got a clue how to fix this?


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Just thought I would add the link where the info came from.

Also you have to turn on 'show hidden files and folders' to see the INF
folder in the Windows folder.

http://www.andreasroom.com/blog/archive/2004/01/18/defrag.aspx


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Regards,
Touch Base
Report back on the results, good or bad so others may benefit

"There's an old story about the person who wished his computer were as easy
to use as his telephone. That wish has come true, since I no longer know
how to use my telephone."
(Bjarne Stroustrup)
 
Microsoft has only one fix for defrag,being that the OS is otherwise healthy,
read kb922379
 
Hiyas i have same defrag problem...i tried to do what was suggested and i
never run with hidden files and folders but still can locate the INF folder
in windows folder..am i doing something wrong?


TY
 
Hiyas i have same defrag problem...i tried to do what was suggested and i
never run with hidden files and folders but still can locate the INF folder
in windows folder..am i doing something wrong?

TY

You also need to untick "Hide protected operating system files
(Recommended)" and then click yes
on the confirmation message box.

Alister
 
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