Computer Hangs Using Disk Defragmenter on a Compressed Drive
Article ID: 186590
Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q186590
SYMPTOMS
When you try to run the Disk Defragmenter tool on a compressed drive, your
computer may stop responding (hang).
CAUSE
This issue can occur if you are running the PC-Cillin 95 version 3.x
Monitor.exe program.
RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, disable PC-Cillin 95 version 3.x before you
start Disk Defragmenter. For information about how to disable Monitor.exe,
consult the documentation included with PC-Cillin 95 version 3.x.
MORE INFORMATION
PC-Cillin 95's Monitor.exe program is an anti-virus program that loads
when you start your computer.
NOTE: You can use your computer while Disk Defragmenter is running,
however, Disk Defragmenter restarts if the contents of the drive you are
defragmenting change.
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otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
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