Defragmenter

Ok, so ive had this computer for a while and it hasnt had this error before, when i defragment, it finishes but then says "Some files on this volume could not be defragmented", i dont see what causes it because it has never come up before.

So any ideas? Would very much appreciate the help!

Thanks

ShoeGirl :blush:

Hi

usual cause is system files or programs that are in use at the time such as AVG Spyware/Malware programs etc

Defag is best run in safe mode as the computer is started with a basic setup and no extraneous programs.

Regards

Windows Page File and the Windows Registry files, can not be moved by Defrag

For defragging the Registry and Page File, use PageDefrag:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897426.aspx

It's also possible that some are large files that can't be defragmented
due to not enough contiguous free space available

Why won't some files defrag?
http://ask-leo.com/why_wont_some_files_defrag.html

Defragmentation - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defragmentation

Ok, so ive had this computer for a while and it hasnt had this error before, when i defragment, it finishes but then says "Some files on this volume could not be defragmented", i dont see what causes it because it has never come up before.

So any ideas? Would very much appreciate the help!

Thanks

ShoeGirl :blush:
With XP it always comes up.It can't defrag files in use like
"Defrag.exe" Try Safe Mode.
You will still not Defrag - Defrag.exe.:haha:

You mean dfrg.msc ofcourse !
Unless you're talking about dfrgfat.exe or dfrgntfs.exe or really dfrgui.dll (Vista could have done with that one :) )

You mean dfrg.msc ofcourse !
Unless you're talking about dfrgfat.exe or dfrgntfs.exe or really dfrgui.dll (Vista could have done with that one :) )
%SystemRoot%\system32\dfrg.msc

But you get the idea.It's being used.
But Windows/Sysytem32 has a file named defrag.exe.
Just assumed exe as my Start Menu just says "Disk Defragmenter".
Big deal if i assume exe.
:haha:
You havn't added much to the topic problem.

Hey thanks guys! Much appreciated!
Will try it out

ShoeGirl:blush: