Hi, Does anyone know why whenever I try to search using the typical Windows search function, it just hangs? It starts off looking like it's going to search, but doesn't. The stop button doesn't work and if you end the process, Explorer closes entirely. Not to add more than one question to a single post, but - I will: When I try to run the Disk Degrag., it doesn't start. That is, it won't even load/display anything. Thanks in advance for any help :) - Justin

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You may want to check to see how things work in Windows Safe-Mode.

Justin, For your Search problem go to the link below and under the lwtter "S" scroll down to "Search-Freezes" where you'll find a possible fix. Search-Freezes For the defrag problem you may find something at the link below. Defrag Problems You may want to first run Chkdsk prior to running your defrag. Instructions are at the link below. How to perform disk error checking in Windows XP Tufenuf