Disk Defragmenter Doesn't Work - Help

**obla** · February 12th, 2009, 10:24 PM

When I open up Disk Defragmenter to defragment my system, I get a window that says that it can't start. In the past, I have disabled some services to start my computer faster. Could this be the problem? If so, which services are responsible for making Disk Defragmenter work?

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**NooNoo** · February 13th, 2009, 04:54 AM

How much disk space have you got free? If it's less that 15% of the drive, defrag doesn't have the space to work.... since it needs to move files around to defrag them.

**Ferrit** · February 13th, 2009, 10:50 AM

Disabling services can cause all kinds of problems. Its a risky business.
Defrag as NooNoo said sometimes wont run because of low disk space.
It could also be an indication the drive is having some problems.

**obla** · February 13th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by NooNoo

How much disk space have you got free? If it's less that 15% of the drive, defrag doesn't have the space to work.... since it needs to move files around to defrag them.

Whats up NooNoo? I got 91% free disk space. Now what should I do?

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**NooNoo** · February 13th, 2009, 02:47 PM

What is the actual message you get when you attempt to defrag?

Have you run Chkdsk recently? With what switches... /r or /f or none? Or did you start check disk from the system tools and tick both boxes for auto repair and full scan?

**CCT** · February 13th, 2009, 04:32 PM

You can try re-registering the necessary files:

edit -not sure that is absolutely correct - will do some Kelly's Korner looking.

edit #2; per Kelly's Korner - try #291, reboot - works? -great. Not, try 280.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

**obla** · February 13th, 2009, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by CCT

You can try re-registering the necessary files:

edit -not sure that is absolutely correct - will do some Kelly's Korner looking.

edit #2; per Kelly's Korner - try #291, reboot - works? -great. Not, try 280.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

CCT, thanks for the reply. When I looked into the xp tweaks in the web page you suggested, I was given the following that confused me:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}]
@="DfrgSnapin Class"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}\InprocServer32]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\dfrgsnap.dll"
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}\ProgID]
@="DfrgSnapin.DfrgSnapin.1"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}\TypeLib]
@="{CD83A785-6F75-11D2-A385-00609772642E}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}\VersionIndependentProgID]
@="DfrgSnapin.DfrgSnapin"

Now, I've done tweaks in the registry before. However, I don't understand, for example, what the info wants me to do after the "@=" sign, as stated below:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}]
@="DfrgSnapin Class"

Now, do I have to add "DfrgSnapin Class" to this part of the registry? I'm confused.

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**CCT** · February 14th, 2009, 06:57 AM

When you click on the KK download and save it (291 for example) you get a file 'defragsnapin.re*g'
that you simply click on to install.

.reg files are automatic registry editting files.

**obla** · February 14th, 2009, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by CCT

When you click on the KK download and save it (291 for example) you get a file 'defragsnapin.re*g'
that you simply click on to install.

.reg files are automatic registry editting files.

When I click on #291 from your recommended site, I don't get a file to download. All I see are the registry lines that I had posted above.

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**CCT** · February 14th, 2009, 12:43 PM

If I go there and left click on the entry beside 291 I get the open, save, cancel windows in XP.

I don't know what your problem interfacing is caused by.

Sorry.

edit: open, save, cancel = run, save, cancel

**obla** · February 15th, 2009, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by CCT

If I go there and left click on the entry beside 291 I get the open, save, cancel windows in XP.

I don't know what your problem interfacing is caused by.

Sorry.

edit: open, save, cancel = run, save, cancel

CCT, thanks for the info. I got it to save through your left click advice. However, I'm still unable to run disk defragmenter. I did download an app called, 'Smart Defrag', though. It did the job, but it made my computer slower. Any ideas on this? Thanks.

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**CCT** · February 15th, 2009, 05:33 PM

I am going to suggest you get some expert help on removing virus/malware infections.

Noo Noo or someone else here may have some recommendations.

Defragging should Not slow up a comp, and it should be easy to re-initiate.

Thus, I think you have a baddy or more than one.