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re: Disk Defragmentor Monday, July 11, 2005 at 12:11 pm Posted by gewg_ (4444 messages posted) |it will complete only up to a certain % and then restart | Jessica This is THE most-asked question here (3 times a week some weeks). scandisk+safe-mode+DOS I wish the Webmaster would put a giant link to the answer on every page on the site. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Disk Defragmentor Monday, July 11, 2005 at 12:18 pm Posted by Ms. Eagle (33640 messages posted) Always run scan disk before defrag. You need to close out running programs first, or those will interfere. Even having a screensaver 'selected' interferes with maintenance. First, download Windows ME's defrag tool and replace your original. It's about 10x faster than 98's: Surecool - ME Defrag Clear out temp files first: In Internet Options - General tab - delete temporary internet files and choose 'delete all Offline content'. Clear History. In Settings, set the size of the TIF folder between 5-10 MB. Empty the contents of the C:\Windows\temp folder and C:\temp folder, if you have one. Note: some may be in use until you reboot. You can also clear out more junk files by using Find - Files or folders to search for several file extensions at a time, if you seperate with a semi-colon and no space. ex: *.tmp;*.chk. Any of these can go. Just copy/paste these in there, or be sure to type them correctly, so you don't bring up the wrong files. *.CHK;*.Gid;*.OLD;*.prv;*.tmp;*.fts;*.ftg;*.diz;*.dir *.grp;*.$$$;*.bak;chklist;*.ftg;*mscreate.dir Delete this folder - C:\Windows\Applog. It's not needed and is related to Taskmon's useless purpose. It'll be re-created at bootup, but it'll be empty. Empty Recycle bin. Uncheck Taskmon in 'msconfig' under startup tab: Start - Run - type: MSCONFIG. Hit Apply. Close all tray applications, then hit Ctl_Alt_Del and End Task on everything but Explorer and Systray. Disable your screensaver by temporarily setting to "None." Run scandisk in "Standard" mode then defrag,. First in the defrag settings, uncheck "rearrange program files so my programs start faster". Reboot when finished. If you have MS Office program installed, follow M$ instructions on how to kill the FindFast Indexer, and don't re-enable it. It's a serious resource hog: How to Disable the Find Fast Indexer Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Disk Defragmentor Monday, July 11, 2005 at 1:29 pm Posted by Jessica (5 messages posted) the file extentions that you had there in BOLD, are they files that I will not need on my computer, and to look for those spicific files to remove. I know alittle about computers, by experience, but when it comes to things deeper into the computer, i'm not kinda clue-less. Thanks On Monday, July 11, 2005 at 12:18 pm, Carol J wrote: > >Always run scan disk before defrag. You need to close out running programs first, >or those will interfere. Even having a screensaver >'selected' interferes with maintenance. > >First, download Windows ME's defrag tool and replace your original. It's about 10x >faster than 98's: >Surecool - ME Defrag > >Clear out temp files first: In Internet Options - General tab - delete temporary >internet files and choose 'delete all Offline content'. Clear History. In Settings, >set the size of the TIF folder between 5-10 MB. Empty the contents of the C:\Windows\temp >folder and C:\temp folder, if you have one. Note: some may be in use until you reboot. > >You can also clear out more junk files by using Find - Files or folders to search >for several file extensions at a time, if you seperate with a semi-colon and no space. >ex: *.tmp;*.chk. Any of these can go. Just copy/paste these in there, or be sure >to type them correctly, so you don't bring up the wrong files. > >*.CHK;*.Gid;*.OLD;*.prv;*.tmp;*.fts;*.ftg;*.diz;*.dir >*.grp;*.$$$;*.bak;chklist;*.ftg;*mscreate.dir > >Delete this folder - C:\Windows\Applog. It's not needed and is related to Taskmon's >useless purpose. It'll be re-created at bootup, but it'll be empty. Empty Recycle >bin. > >Uncheck Taskmon in 'msconfig' under startup tab: Start - Run - type: MSCONFIG. Hit >Apply. Close all tray applications, then hit Ctl_Alt_Del and End Task on everything >but Explorer and Systray. Disable your screensaver by temporarily setting to "None." >Run scandisk in "Standard" mode then defrag,. First in the defrag settings, uncheck >"rearrange program files so my programs start faster". Reboot when finished. > >If you have MS Office program installed, follow M$ instructions on how to kill the >FindFast Indexer, and don't re-enable it. It's a serious resource hog: >color="006699"> >How to Disable the Find Fast Indexer > > >color="003399">Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Disk Defragmentor Monday, July 11, 2005 at 1:44 pm Posted by Ms. Eagle (33640 messages posted) Yes, those are all temporary, useless files and are safe to get rid of. It was just an additional suggestion, but if you're not comfortable with it, leave it go but be sure to clear out the temp folder, etc. Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites [Reply or follow-up to this message] Reformating Hard Drive Monday, July 11, 2005 at 1:56 pm Posted by Jessica (5 messages posted) okay, another question, since I believe this will be helpful, is there a way for someone inexperienced to reformat my hard drive? Also, what would cause me to not be able to download things like AOL instant message and MSN Messenger 7.0 Thanks On Monday, July 11, 2005 at 1:29 pm, Jessica wrote: >the file extentions that you had there in BOLD, are they files that I will not need >on my computer, and to look for those spicific files to remove. I know alittle about >computers, by experience, but when it comes to things deeper into the computer, i'm >not kinda clue-less. Thanks > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Reformating Hard Drive Monday, July 11, 2005 at 3:00 pm Posted by Ms. Eagle (33640 messages posted) .."is there a way for someone inexperienced to reformat my hard drive?" Well, it depends on how inexperienced you mean. There's more involved, than some people think. Of course, you'd need a way to reinstall Windows 98. You need download Win 98 drivers for your hardware, in advance, that Windows doesn't install drivers for. Locate and write down your Product Code, so you have that on hand. You'll need to upgrade IE to a newer version, once Windows has been reinstalled. I have no idea, what would prevent those IM programs from being installed. You may be able get it running better just by doing some basics first, then deal with installing those programs. Uninstall programs that you don't want or need. Run the IE repair tool, and/or upgrade IE, if it's older than version 5.5. Has a spyware scan ever been done? Remove unnecessary items from startup, check descriptions on this TaskList site: AnswersthatWork Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Reformating Hard Drive Monday, July 11, 2005 at 3:42 pm Posted by Ms. Eagle (33640 messages posted) I meant to post this link: PC 911 Clean Install Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Disk Defragmentor Monday, July 11, 2005 at 6:17 pm Posted by Jessica (5 messages posted) well, I couldnt download window me degfrag tool, when i tryed to go to the http://surecool.com site it just took me to some refridgerating company. The folders that you recommended to get rid of, my computer couldn't find even when they were done individually Taskmanager would not close "Rnaapp"; "wsup"; and "wtoolsa". Do you have any ideas with these? I ran scandisk and found no problems, still couldn't complete defragmenting past 2% and computer still runs too slow. I think my computer says that I have 2,150,961,152 space however after getting rid of the many things I could, and felt save removing, it says the "available space" is 230,023,168. THIS IS DRIVING ME NUTS Any more suggestions? Thanks On Monday, July 11, 2005 at 1:44 pm, Carol J wrote: > >Yes, those are all temporary, useless files and are safe to get rid of. It was just >an additional suggestion, but if you're not comfortable with it, leave it go but >be sure to clear out the temp folder, etc. > > > > >color="003399">Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Disk Defragmentor Monday, July 11, 2005 at 6:28 pm Posted by trey (1964 messages posted) surecool.NET - click me On Monday, July 11, 2005 at 6:17 pm, Jessica wrote: >well, I couldnt download window me degfrag tool, when i tryed to go to the http://surecool.com >site it just took me to some refridgerating company. The folders that you recommended >to get rid of, my computer couldn't find even when they were done individually >Taskmanager would not close "Rnaapp"; "wsup"; and "wtoolsa". Do you have any ideas >with these? I ran scandisk and found no problems, still couldn't complete defragmenting >past 2% and computer still runs too slow. I think my computer says that I have 2,150,961,152 >space however after getting rid of the many things I could, and felt save removing, >it says the "available space" is 230,023,168. THIS IS DRIVING ME NUTS Any more >suggestions? >Thanks > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Disk Defragmentor Monday, July 11, 2005 at 6:55 pm Posted by Ms. Eagle (33640 messages posted) .."when i tryed to go to the http://surecool.com site it just took me to some refridgerating company." The URL I posted was to Surecool.net, but that happens ocassionally. Usually, you can try the link again, and you'll get to the right place. But, that system is infected with malware, WinTools. Rnaapp is Dial up Networking. You'll need to get the malware cleaned up, before the maintenance tools will complete. I'd asked, if you'd ran any scans. Download and run Spybot S&D and HijackThis, then post the HJT log here. After installing Spybot, use the integrated update feature and download all updates that aren't optional. _SpyBot Search_&_Destroy v1.4 Log off the net, then boot into Safe mode to run a Spybot scan. Before booting into Safe Mode, check in Add/Remove programs and remove any toolbars, and/or other suspicious applications, you didn't install yourself (if possible). How to Start Windows in Safe Mode Close all open windows, first. Then start Spybot and run the Default mode scan. Once the scan is finished, 'Check All' and fix everything labeled in RED. Clear out ll those temp folders again and empty Recycle bin. Reboot normally. Be sure to get rid of any older versions of HJT and download the current one: Hijack This 1.99.1 Unzip HJT into a new folder. Example: C:\HJT. It creates backups of all fixed entries, and they're automatically saved in the same location. Log off the net, then close all other open windows. Run 'HijackThis.exe. Click "Do a system scan and save a logfile". Once the scan is finished, the log will automatically open in Notepad. Select all and copy/paste the entire log here in a post. Please click "Check this box to preserve your spacing...", before posting your log. Note: most of the entries in HiJack This will be harmless or even essential. Don't fix anything yet. This tutorial has a description of the entries, so you get an idea what they mean: Merjin- HJT Tutorial Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Disk Defragmentor Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 8:13 pm Posted by Wy (602 messages posted) Go here to download the Vopt 6.2 defragger: http://www.vopt.com/archive.htm It's a fully functional 30-day program, but it's easy to use and probably the quickest one available. If your old computer has, say, a 10 gig hard drive, expect it to do the job in less than half-an-hour, maybe even 15 minutes, even if there's quite a mess to straighten out. This is all you have to do with it: 1. Install and then run it. 2. Under Tools, select Close Applications. It will shut down all unneeded running programs; however, there still may be a stubborn one or two, i.e. ZoneAlarm firewall, you'll have to shut down manually. Double-check with control-alt-delete afterwards to make sure that the only programs running are Explorer and Vopt. 3. Under Tools again, click Erase Free Space. 4. Once free space has been erased of minute trash remnants, click File, then Defragment. If there's only the A and C drives on your computer, select the C drive to Defragment. 5. Watch it go to work on its view screen as you wait, and then before you know it, it's done. There are other features to play with on the Vopt defragger, but unless you intend to buy the program after the 30 day trial, I wouldn't mess around with them much. For now, all you need is something that'll just defrag your drive in the easiest and quickest manner possible. The home page of Vopt lists a newer version, VoptXP,but I find the older one, version 6.2, still does a better job for 98. On Monday, July 11, 2005 at 6:17 pm, Jessica wrote: >well, I couldnt download window me degfrag tool, when i tryed to go to the http://surecool.com >site it just took me to some refridgerating company. The folders that you recommended >to get rid of, my computer couldn't find even when they were done individually >Taskmanager would not close "Rnaapp"; "wsup"; and "wtoolsa". Do you have any ideas >with these? I ran scandisk and found no problems, still couldn't complete defragmenting >past 2% and computer still runs too slow. I think my computer says that I have 2,150,961,152 >space however after getting rid of the many things I could, and felt save removing, >it says the "available space" is 230,023,168. THIS IS DRIVING ME NUTS Any more >suggestions? >Thanks > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Disk Defragmentor Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 12:11 pm Posted by William (50 messages posted) I had the problem of only getting 70 - 85% of my system (98se) to defrag. I ran Skybot S & D, Adware, Scan and in safe mode. I deleted BellSouth's Pop-up Stopper. I then ran Diskkeeper (free version) and it completed the job 100%. I enabled Diskkeeper to run in the background and haven't defrag since then. Diskeeper is downloadable and I recommend it highly. On Monday, July 11, 2005 at 12:02 pm, Jessica wrote: >I have an older computer passed down from my loving mother, unfortunatly, the computer >runs very slow. I tryed the disk clean up and then the disk defragmentor, and it >will not complete successfully. What happens is, it will complete only up to a certain >% and then restart itself. I'm trying to clean it out, and take everything off of >the hard drive and just start over, my only use for it is talking to my brother in >Iraq in MSN messenger. Which will not download the new version. So just trying >to do some things myself, to help me from spending too much money for someone to >do it. Hope somone can help. >Thank You [Reply or follow-up to this message] Tip: Use one of the [Reply or follow-up to this message] links above to add a message to this thread Search this forum Start a new thread on a different subject Report abuse of the forum Return to the Windows 98 Discussion Forum