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defrag problems error DEFRAG004
Name: mary Date: March 18, 2002 at 17:35:44 Pacific
Comment:
I have a new computer (amd duron) whith a 30 gig HD. I keep getting this message when I try to defrag./??????
Name: WhitPhil Date: March 18, 2002 at 22:06:12 Pacific
Reply:
The Defrag message is related to a corrupted file. Generally these are in the browser cache or \applog.
From IE > Tools > Internet Options > Delete Files and ensure the Offline Content is selected. Also, browse to \Windows\applog (hidden directory) and delete all files there.
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Response Number 5
Name: Susan Date: April 27, 2002 at 05:22:54 Pacific
Reply:
I seem to have the same problem and have tried following the applog instructions, the safe function as well as the deletion of all files *.tmp,~*.*
I keep constantly comming up with errors even though scan disk records no bad sectors!
I first get the DEFRAG0205 message (where i return to applog and delete the files) then i try to defrag again, and the message DEFRAG004 keeps popping up!
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