Jono0055 wrote:

> I have a new laptop running Windows XP Home SP2. I have the same problem
> with defrag. It analyzes fine then says "Defragging: 1% compacting files"
> and it hangs there with the HD light continually on. I ran chkdsk. Nothing
> different. Still won't defrag. I have 64% free space on my hard drive. Can
> anyone help?
>
> "jpthedog" wrote:
>
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>>I ran disk clean up and deleted tempory files. Since then my computer will
>>not run DEFRAG. Ive tried running in safe mode ive also tried scandsk first.
>>This didn't work. It get to 1% compacting files and just stays their. Anyone
>>help it starting to Annoy the hell out of me !!

How long did you let it run for? Do a chkdsk first. After that boot
into safe mode and try the defrag.

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