1) Defraggler does not always cope with the implementation of tasks for the first time
2) Not defrag file pagefile.sys to some computer
...What ? I don't understand anything...
1) Defraggler can not cope with the work involved for the first time to some computer
2) Not defrag file pagefile.sys to some computer
I think he is simply trying to say that it will not defrag the pagefile on a computer.
Yes, but what about the first thing ?
Yes, but what about the first thing ?
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Sorry, I have been away a while.
I think the first thing, he really means that the first time you enable the task (defrag on a schedule), that it doesn't always work.
Defraggler does not finish. I an running Windows XP SP-3 with all updates. Defraggler Ver 1.18.185 runs till about 92% then crashes and my computer reboots. This happens every time. I have x86 family 6 mod 6 Stepping 2 Authentin AMD 1599 MHZ with Award BIOS ver 6 PG and 2 Gig of sys men. 300 Gig HD with 152 Gig free.
Defraggler does not finish. I an running Windows XP SP-3 with all updates. Defraggler Ver 1.18.185 runs till about 92% then crashes and my computer reboots. This happens every time. I have x86 family 6 mod 6 Stepping 2 Authentin AMD 1599 MHZ with Award BIOS ver 6 PG and 2 Gig of sys men. 300 Gig HD with 152 Gig free.
Start >> Run >> cmd >> chkdsk /R
If asked to, reboot.
Within the last two days, Windows XP downloaded and installed 4 new Hot fixes. Yesterday when I attempted to run Defraggler on my "C" Drive, defrag showed 56% when I received a Windows Error Message saying that "Windows has encountered a problem and must close. Before these Hot fixes, Defraggler ran as advertised, but now any attempt to run Defraggler displays the same error message at 56%. I uninstalled Defraggler, thinking that perhaps the program had become corrupted, went to the website and downloaded it again and installed it. After insallation I ran Defraggler again, but again the same problem existed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Within the last two days, Windows XP downloaded and installed 4 new Hot fixes. Yesterday when I attempted to run Defraggler on my "C" Drive, defrag showed 56% when I received a Windows Error Message saying that "Windows has encountered a problem and must close. Before these Hot fixes, Defraggler ran as advertised, but now any attempt to run Defraggler displays the same error message at 56%. I uninstalled Defraggler, thinking that perhaps the program had become corrupted, went to the website and downloaded it again and installed it. After insallation I ran Defraggler again, but again the same problem existed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Solution:
- Filehippo + older version OR
- Sys Restore to older point OR
- Remove hotfixes installed since then...
That's not really a solution - Defraggler shouldn't conflict with minor system updates. Did you install or uninstall anything else ?
That's not really a solution - Defraggler shouldn't conflict with minor system updates. Did you install or uninstall anything else ?
I know they shouldn't, but that isn't the issue.
The issue is that MS sometimes fuddles things. I have seen bad drivers cause system hangups when "updated" etc.
Well, it shouldn't, it really shouldn't!!!
Start >> Run >> cmd >> chkdsk /R
If asked to, reboot.
Service pack 3 has compatibility problems at times with certain things.
If you revert to SP2, I believe you will find your problem corrected. SP3 seems to work ok for some things, but start applying updates, n soon, you have a broken machine.
Go back to SP2. It is more stable, reliable, & just plain works.
Then End.
Don't. Go. Back. To. SP2.
Microsoft will end support for it in July.
Don't. Go. Back. To. SP2.
Microsoft will end support for it in July.
Aethec, the point it to get it working. He can always re-upgrade to SP3 after the fact. SP3 is more buggy than SP2, yet you advise against it because of support ending. The fact is, it is software. If support ended, or all humans died, etc, it would still work long after you are gone. SP1 is practically worthless because most AV & other programs require at least SP2. SP2 is pretty stable/upgraded firewall/security etc.
SP3 is harped as an advanced SP with bugs, fixes, & 10% faster speed increase. But it also contains bugs that can fatally in some cases, break the compatibility or ability of programs to function as desired.
Reverting to SP2 is as simple as either doing a System Restore, or going to Add/Remove programs & running the uninstall tool for it. In any case, if going back to SP2 will fix it, he can always re-upgrade to SP3 later.
Why would you advise against fixing the problem, simply because of lack of support? When I fix problems, I do not care if there isn't any MS Support, because I know that I know what I am doing, & I don't need their support to fix it.
There are some MS updates in time past, that have actually caused massive machine failure across hundreds of machines due to faulty drivers released.
I am not here to advise things based on support available for them, but rather to provide a fix that works.
Thanks!
MrDon take this as your final warning.
DO NOT ADVISE ANYMORE MEMBERS TO GO BACK TO SP2 AS A WAY OF SOLVING THEIR PROBLEMS.
Hi,
About the crash...First of all please try the new version (1.20) as we did several stability fixes there. If the problem is still present, please create a debug log (run Defraggler.exe with /debug option). After the crash occurs in the Defraggler directory there should be also a file named exception.txt. Please attach it along with the log.
Please also note that even if Defraggler crashes it is not possible for it to reboot the system. Problem is probably lying somewhere else in your OS (driver, faulty hardware).
Best regards
Romanoff
Hi,
About the crash...First of all please try the new version (1.20) as we did several stability fixes there. If the problem is still present, please create a debug log (run Defraggler.exe with /debug option). After the crash occurs in the Defraggler directory there should be also a file named exception.txt. Please attach it along with the log.
Please also note that even if Defraggler crashes it is not possible for it to reboot the system. Problem is probably lying somewhere else in your OS (driver, faulty hardware).
Best regards
Romanoff
Or, a hotfix.
I personally have seen software that worked fine, suddenly quite working after a hotfix was applied. In other cases, it would work, but only to a certain percentage, say, like 20% or 80% before exiting out.
The reason, is because certain hotfixes change the way the OS operates, as "loopholes" are "closed". This occasionally interferes with the normal operation of certain programs, depending on what kind of "loophole" or activity they restrict/lock-down. Of course, I mean this kind of comically, because to date, MS has never been able to produce a fully secured & unhackable system (as evidenced by the contests sponsored to see how long an OS stood before being compromised).
In many cases, it was merely minutes, or sometimes seconds before being compromised.
Sometimes, if a hotfix causes the problem, there are only 3 things you can do:
- Uninstall the hotfix causing the problem
- Revert to an older version of defraggler... Perhaps it will work?
- Wait for the newer, updated version of Defraggler...
Uncorrected file system errors could also make Windows choke and die unexpectedly.
So if programs crash, do strange things or lock up it's always a good idea to run chkdsk.exe c: /f or /r
Richard S.
MrDon take this as your final warning.
DO NOT ADVISE ANYMORE MEMBERS TO GO BACK TO SP2 AS A WAY OF SOLVING THEIR PROBLEMS.
Hazel, that is fine. But I advise you to please read here:
http://forums.techarena.in/windows-update/963816.htm
Additionally, I was just at a friends house tonight, as of July 18, 2010 / 2:30 PM EST & I witnessed their internet cutting out. A lot. They had it run through a wireless Belkin USB receiver in the other room. My friends mom stated that it happened after she had to replace the old one because it died. So, I personally checked their system. No malware to be found, clean system, clean start-up, etc. Latest drivers, latest Firefox, still had internet outages. They were not using any peer to peer programs, just surfing their regular Myspace pages, Photobucket, etc. online.
I checked their system properties & found they had SP3 installed. I requested permission to remove SP3 & revert back to SP2. After I uninstalled the service pack & rebooted, the internet that had been going out every few minutes, suddenly it became rock solid. I was there & just got back around 10 PM & they still did not have a single internet drop on their receiver.
Reverting to SP2 fixed their internet connectivity problems & all was well. Additionally, I was testing a program just yesterday that did not work at all under SP3. It is fine not to tell people to go back to a prior SP if that is what you wish, but however, SP3 is known to have internet connectivity bugs & if you will Google a little, you will find that this is something that plagues a lot of people after an SP3 update. I am not saying all users suffer from it, but a lot do.
If I advocated them sticking with SP3, they would still be with sporadic internet that works a few minutes at the time. I am aware that SP3 is supposed to be the latest, greatest Service Pack for XP. I am also aware that SP2 is far more stable in wireless internet connectivity in addition to compatibility with far more programs. I have programs right now that do not work with SP3 that work fine in SP2.
I have not advised anyone here to switch since the warning you gave me, but I was just wondering why you are so vocal about having SP3 installed when it causes problems for many users? I am well aware that SP2 may be ending the support life cycle of MS, but that isn't the end of the world is it?
If it is, maybe no-one should use anything that isn't "in the MS support cycle..." (including CCleaner?)
Just wondering. I will read your reply later. Right now, I am very sleepy, as I had some people I helped earlier over at my place. Thanks, Hazel!
Have a good night!
Have a good night, I am sleepy!
P.S. While I was fixing their problem, your words rang in my head, "DO NOT EVER ADVOCATE ANYONE SWITCH BACK TO SP2 AS A WAY TO SOLVE THEIR PROBLEMS". Of course, I do highly respect your opinion, but in this case, since this was a close friend.... And they were a few miles from me down the road...
A simple revert to SP2 solved every one of their wireless internet problems. Internet just stayed on, no conking out after a few minutes, or opening a 2 or 3 tabs on Firefox, etc...
My last thoughts before I left were.... Wow, that sure did work good, but boy, if Hazel were here in real life to oversee fixing the connection, I can't imagine how angry she would get if anyone removed SP3...
This is not the first time I have seen SP3 knock out wireless. Have seen it on laptops as well. Hazel? LOL! I sure am glad you don't live close to me, but at the same time, I wonder how you would have fixed the same problem? Since SP3 is known for bugs like that? If you wouldn't take off SP3, what is there left to do? Would really love to know your suggestion/solution.
Sincerely,
Don