Microsoft KB Archive/186590

= Computer Hangs Using Disk Defragmenter on a Compressed Drive =

Article ID: 186590

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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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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