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The Disk Defragmenter is missing on my Laptop

Anonymous
2010-10-22T19:21:44+00:00

Original Title: DISK DEFRAGMENTER IS MISSING...!!!

I used a windows vista for laptop,but my disk defragmenter was missing when i want to defragmenter files...so anyone can help me...maybe i was deleted it...anyway can setup again?

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-10-23T11:22:39+00:00

    Hi Wendylau,

    Were you able to see the disk defragmenter on the comptuer earlier?

    Step 1

    I would suggest you to check for the defrag.exe or defrag file in the following location and check if you can run the disk defragmenter from that location.

    1. Click on Start.
    2. Click on Computer.
    3. Navigate to the followinf location.
    4. C drive > Windows > System 32.
    5. Check for defrag.exe or defrag file.
    6. If you find the file try to run it from there and check if you can run disk defragmenter.

    If you want the file to be put into Start menu, you may right click on defrag or defrag.exe and click on pin to start menu and check if it appears in the start menu.

    Access the link below to know how to run Disk defragmenter on the computer.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314848 

    Step 2

    If the above steps do not help, you may try to runSystem File Checker (SFC scan). The System File Checker tool to determine whether the issue that you are experiencing is caused by one or more system files that are used by Windows Vista, The System File Checker tool scans system files and replaces incorrect versions of the system files by using the correct versions.

     To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

    a. Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box. 

    b. Right-click cmd in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator.

     If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue 

    c. At the command prompt, the following line, and then press ENTER: sfc /scannow 

    When the scan is complete, verify if you can find the disk defragmenter is back on the computer. Access the link below to know more information about System File Checker tool

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212

    Hope this helps. Let us know the results.

    Thanks and Regards,

    Srinivas R

    Microsoft Support.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-09-21T22:33:43+00:00

    I see a defrag files in my Sys32 file, but when i try to disk defrag, black dos screen pops up for about a millisecond, than disappears and nothing happens.  i ran a scannow under cmd and it said there were no issues.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-10-28T06:44:08+00:00

    I've followed all of these steps. Other than when I search, it seems like Disk Defrag has been entirely removed from my computer. It's not in my Sys32 folder, not in Programs, not anywhere that I can find. Please help!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-05-20T21:36:01+00:00

    The OP, like myself, stated defrag is MISSING. She didn't ask how to run it. It is GONE from my computer. Please offer comments as you did on where to search, and when we find it is GONE, as in my case, where to find it or download it again. I now have to search elsewhere for the answer. Thanks.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-09-23T22:43:04+00:00

    not sure i understand what "Try the graphical version dfrg.msc" means.

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