Microsoft KB Archive/238165

= Defrag Error Message: ID No:DEFRAG00205 =

Article ID: 238165

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

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This article was previously published under Q238165



SYMPTOMS
When you run the Disk Defragmenter tool in Windows 98, you may receive the following error message:

Error Defragmenting Drive C

Windows cannot finish defragmenting this drive because it has encountered a problem. Click Help and carry out the instructions for running Scan Disk, and then try defragmenting again.

ID No:DEFRAG00205



CAUSE
This issue can occur if the Applog file in the hidden C:\Windows\Applog folder is damaged.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
 * 1) Right-click an empty area on the desktop, and then click Properties.
 * 2) On the Web tab, click Folder Options.
 * 3) Click Yes.
 * 4) On the View tab under Hidden files, click Show all files, and then click OK.
 * 5) Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
 * 6) In the Named box, type applog, click C: in the Look in box, click to select the Include subfolders check box, and then click Find Now.
 * 7) Double-click the Applog folder to open it.
 * 8) On the Edit menu, click Select all.
 * 9) On the File menu, click Delete, and then click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the deletion.

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