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Jim Baxter · 12-31-2008, 11:50 AM

I cannot get windows defrag to run.

If I use Auslogics program it will run and do a defrag but the window program won't start.

Also, I cannot do a system restore. When I select a date and then click next, nothing happens.
I have tried different dates and get the same results.

I have run AVG with the latest updates, and spybot, and still have the same issues.

What do I try next?

Thanks

EzyStvy · 12-31-2008, 11:56 AM

Do you have pleanty of free drive space?
Have you tried defrag in safemode?

Jim Baxter · 12-31-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EzyStvy

Do you have pleanty of free drive space?
Have you tried defrag in safemode?

900gb freespace. Have not tried safemode. Not sure how to get there!

***glc*** · 12-31-2008, 02:18 PM

Press F8 for the boot menu - like it's been for years.

Jim Baxter · 12-31-2008, 02:57 PM

Will not boot in safe mode.
scrolls through several screens and goes back to regular boot up.

EzyStvy · 01-01-2009, 05:46 AM

Try again. As soon as the pc reboots - Repeatedly press the F8 key.

Jim Baxter · 01-01-2009, 09:22 AM

I got to the option of selecting the safe mode.

When I clicked on the Safe Mode, the screen flickered a few times and boot in the regular manner, not the safe mode.

**Panama Red** · 01-01-2009, 10:34 AM

You have to use the Arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking. Then press the Enter key. You will see another screen showing your operating system. Hit Enter again.

Jim Baxter · 01-01-2009, 06:30 PM

I have done these things guys and it is NOT booting in the safe mode.
Since Monday, the 29th of Dec. I have noticed the following issues.

1) Getting a Winiguard Alert warning. I am selecting No on the request to use it. I understand it is a non working piece of #@%&*

2) If I click on my "K" drive, a USB drive with a lexar thumb drive in it, I get the message
"Resycled\boot.com is not a valid Win32 application"

3) Cannot use Window defrag. It won't run. Auslogics defrag does run ok.

4) Cannot restore system to an earlier date.

Do I have malware, shareware or some other issue going on?

My system is otherwise running fine and has not slowed down.

Is there any software I can use to clean up this mess.

Thanks

shadowpr · 01-01-2009, 06:47 PM

Try malwarebytes.

Jim Baxter · 01-01-2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the lead. Tried the trial version, found one problem, Trojan.DNSChanger, and quaranteened it.

Howsome ever, all the above problems still exist.

Jim Baxter · 01-02-2009, 11:38 AM

Any other suggestions?

Spools · 01-06-2009, 08:58 AM

Try this:

Start -> Run -> type "MSCONFIG" (without quotes) -> select the Diagnostic Startup and reboot

12-31-2008, 11:50 AM	#1
Jim Baxter Member (9 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 399	New XP Pro problem I cannot get windows defrag to run. If I use Auslogics program it will run and do a defrag but the window program won't start. Also, I cannot do a system restore. When I select a date and then click next, nothing happens. I have tried different dates and get the same results. I have run AVG with the latest updates, and spybot, and still have the same issues. What do I try next? Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My Monster, Cooler Master case, 430w PS, dual 120mm rear fans Intel Core 2 Quad Processor,Q6700, 2,66GHz, 1066GHz front bus 4gb gig DDR2-667 Ram, Windows XP Pro w/sp3, & all updates, (2) 500gb 7,200 rpm Serial ATA Hard Drives, (Raid 0 Config.) NVidia GeForce 8600GT Video card, 512nb DDR Video Memory DVD+/-RW CD-RW, W/Lightscribe 8 in 1 media card reader Creative SB Extreme Gamer XF-1 sound card. 25" HPw2509b LCD, Logitech Z-2200 Speakers

12-31-2008, 11:56 AM	#2
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12-31-2008, 02:18 PM	#4
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,791	Press F8 for the boot menu - like it's been for years. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-31-2008, 02:57 PM	#5
Jim Baxter Member (9 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 399	Will not boot in safe mode. scrolls through several screens and goes back to regular boot up. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-01-2009, 05:46 AM	#6
EzyStvy Ride 'em Cowboy Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 9,109	Try again. As soon as the pc reboots - Repeatedly press the F8 key. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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01-01-2009, 09:22 AM	#7
Jim Baxter Member (9 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 399	I got to the option of selecting the safe mode. When I clicked on the Safe Mode, the screen flickered a few times and boot in the regular manner, not the safe mode. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#8
Panama Red Served with Pride Staff Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near the left coast of Michigan Posts: 14,565	You have to use the Arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking. Then press the Enter key. You will see another screen showing your operating system. Hit Enter again. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-01-2009, 06:30 PM	#9
Jim Baxter Member (9 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 399	I have done these things guys and it is NOT booting in the safe mode. Since Monday, the 29th of Dec. I have noticed the following issues. 1) Getting a Winiguard Alert warning. I am selecting No on the request to use it. I understand it is a non working piece of #@%&* 2) If I click on my "K" drive, a USB drive with a lexar thumb drive in it, I get the message "Resycled\boot.com is not a valid Win32 application" 3) Cannot use Window defrag. It won't run. Auslogics defrag does run ok. 4) Cannot restore system to an earlier date. Do I have malware, shareware or some other issue going on? My system is otherwise running fine and has not slowed down. Is there any software I can use to clean up this mess. Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-01-2009, 06:47 PM	#10
shadowpr I like me Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 7,332	Try malwarebytes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ It's coming....just you wait.

01-01-2009, 07:24 PM	#11
Jim Baxter Member (9 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 399	Thanks for the lead. Tried the trial version, found one problem, Trojan.DNSChanger, and quaranteened it. Howsome ever, all the above problems still exist. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-02-2009, 11:38 AM	#12
Jim Baxter Member (9 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 399	Any other suggestions? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-06-2009, 08:58 AM	#13
Spools Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI USA Posts: 303	Try this: Start -> Run -> type "MSCONFIG" (without quotes) -> select the Diagnostic Startup and reboot Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Fight Me!

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