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  • Saturday, January 12, 2013 7:54 PM
     
     
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    I am running Windows 7 (upgrade from Vista). When I try to run defrag on my harddrive I get an error message saying it can't because the Task Scheduler service is not started. When I check, the service is started and set to start automatically. Why am I getting that message?

    Jim T

     

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  • Monday, January 14, 2013 3:44 AM
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    Hi,

    I would like suggest you running the System File Checker (SFC.exe) using the /Scannow parameter helps.

    How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7:
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/929833

    Regards.

    Spencer
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  • Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:03 PM
     
     
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    Spencer - Thanks for the reply. I had run SFC before and got no violations and just ran it again, and again had no violations. I also discovered there is no Defrag task in Scheduled Tasks. Shouldn't there be? If there should be one, how do I resurrect it?

    Jim T

     
  • Wednesday, January 16, 2013 7:28 AM
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    Hi,

    What's the type of your hard drive? Is it a SSD? If yes, you would not use Defrag function. The defrag function can only be supported in Windows 8.

    Regards.

    Spencer
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    • Marked As Answer by James Tibbetts Wednesday, January 16, 2013 2:39 PM
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  • Wednesday, January 16, 2013 2:46 PM
     
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    Hello again Spencer. The hard drive is a Seagate ST9320320AS which is SATA. I think I have solved my problem though. I right clicked on the C: drive and selected Properties\Tools\Disk Defragmenter and was able to run Defrag manually. I was also able to reinstate the Defrag task in Task Scheduler using the Configure Schedule option. I can't believe I never thought to go that route in the first place. Oh well, I always try the most difficult way first not the easiest.

    Jim T

    • Marked As Answer by James Tibbetts Wednesday, January 16, 2013 3:36 PM
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