From: Steve Black - webworker@grapemail.net Subject: ScanDisk and Defrag aren't working. What do I do?
I am having a problem running maintainence on my computer. ScanDisk and Defrag seem to keep running over and over without any results. Also, my clock kicks back an hour ever once in a while for no apparrent reason. Has anyone else ever ran into these problems? Any suggestions?
Hello Steve, Take heart, you are not alone... sometimes conflicts can arise due to the programs you have installed on your computer. I had the exact same problem with the time displayed on my taskbar. I was running Windows 98 and Norton AntiVirus 2000. I downloaded a fix and I've been cured - this was over a year ago. From memory, it was from the Symantec Norton AntiVirus site (see second URL below). There are a couple of things you can try: Windows Clock on Taskbar and in Date/Time Tool Loses Time http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q189/7/06.ASP System clock loses time when using Norton AntiVirus 2000 (cut & paste the link on one line) http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/df0a595864594c86852567ac0063608... 0473528ab04a4365882567fd00760e7c?OpenDocument I have also come across defrag starting over and over again in a never-ending cycle with the message: "Drive's contents changed; restarting..." ScanDisk and Defrag require that the hard disk not be accessed while they are running. Every time the hard disk is accessed, these programs will be restarted. To stop the hard disk being accessed, make sure all programs and background processes are closed. You can do this by accessing the Task Manager (Ctr+Alt+Del) and selecting each item, then clicking on End Task. NOTE: Make sure you let Explorer (in the Task Manager) continue running. Also disable your screen saver and unplug USB devices. Then, run ScanDisk and Defrag. This is for people with serious ScanDisk and Defrag difficulties. For me, it was not necessary to take such drastic action. By disabling screen saver, both processes were completed without a hitch. There is a good explanation on the workings of ScanDisk and Defrag and a step-by-step guide on how to stop going around in ever decreasing circles! Go to: http://windows.about.com/library/weekly/aa071300b.htm Hope this solves your dilemma, Steve. Regards, Bob Bilton Be set for Life! Get your Freedom back! Retire with a residual income! Sign up at first: https://www.bigcoop.com/servlet/BigCoopSignUp?action=newuser&referenceId=RB36947, then click on http://www.webcontactpro.net/app/adtrack.asp?AdID=400 to find out more. Use Code "bc77" for ECO Opportunity. ++++ Next Answer - Different Question ++++