Defragging Computer

[dondor]

When defragging I keep getting a message"Drives contents changed,restarting".
This occurs at about 10%. any suggestions would be appreciated.

[strugglin']

Hi, you may well have a screensaver or other program cutting in. You need to stop these activities to complete the defrag.

[smouse]

run it in safe mode

[naz_nomad]

You've almost certainly got something running in the background ... do what the 2 other posters said, stop background activities, or run it in safe mode

[RATTER15]

Yep, usually screensaver!!

[woodchopper]

Had this problem when running Windows 98SE - had to press CTRL/Delete and stop any programs running in the background

[dondor]

Thanks for all replies.Have disabled all running programmes including screensaver . Still a problem.Will now try running in safe mode.

[stevie m]

also disable any firewalls and anti virus making sure you've come offline

[strugglin']

If you are using Win98 or WinME, find a freeware version of a program called Power defrag. This stops all activities, reboots and does the defrag for you. On completion the program will reboot your computer.

[slosher]

You don't mention what OS you are using or what Defrag program.Obtain a copy of Diskeeper (latest version is 10). you do not have to turn off programs etc.