Defrag Error Message

[jim griffin]

Can you help? My system has slowed way down and I ran
defrag to clean up the disk and it stopped after a few
seconds with the following error message. "The scan has
been terminated because of an error found in the file
c:\System Volume Information\_restore{C526307A-F0B9-4EA4-
80E4-D9BE1E709721}RP171\change.log.4
Since I cannot finish my defrag, can you suggest what I
need to do to resolve the error in my Inspiron 4000
notebook with XP operating system.
Thanks

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Can you help? My system has slowed way down and I ran
defrag to clean up the disk and it stopped after a few
seconds with the following error message. "The scan has
been terminated because of an error found in the file
c:\System Volume Information\_restore{C526307A-F0B9-4EA4-
80E4-D9BE1E709721}RP171\change.log.4
Since I cannot finish my defrag, can you suggest what I
need to do to resolve the error in my Inspiron 4000
notebook with XP operating system.
Thanks

The "System Volume Information" folder is where the System Restore points
are stored. It may be that the specified file has been corrupted.

The best strategy to resolve this behavior would be to run the Defrag in
Safe Mode. The following article describes the steps to start the system in
Safe Mode.

A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=315222

If you still get the exact error, you can clear the Sytem Volume Information
folder which will delete all of current restore points.

Open Control Panel/System/System Restore Tab. Place a check mark in the Turn
Off System Restore on all drives option. Apply/OK.