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    givemeaqq Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 22, 2003, 11:39 PM
    Defrag
    I'm trying to defrag my c drive and the process goes to 48% and says "system changed" and starts over at 0%. I remember reading that I should uninstal "something" to get the computer to finish, but I can't recall what it was. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Jan 23, 2003, 09:24 AM
    defrag
    For defrag to run all running programs except Explorer need to be shut down. You can do this by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del and using End Task. Also make sure that anti-virus and screensaver is also disabled.

    It might be safer to do a defrag from Safe Mode. Press f8 as you boot the machine until you see the menu that offers Safe Mode.

    Hope this helps,
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    Jan 23, 2003, 10:26 AM
    defrag
    I closed all of the programs and took off the screen saver, but didn't disable the anti virus. I'll give this a try. Thanks.
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