unable to fully defrag harddrive

[kiton]

It always says some files could not be moved. On assessing the hard drive it
looks a mess but it won't clean up properly. I don't want to format it just
yet.

Any ideas??

 

[Tom]

It always says some files could not be moved. On assessing the hard drive it
looks a mess but it won't clean up properly. I don't want to format it just
yet.

Any ideas??

If you're using Xp's built-in defrag utility, you may get results like that,
as it is very basic. If you're using a 3rd party utility, then you may have
to upgrade, refer to (possibly) something in the defragging properties that
will allow for a more intensive defragging, or contact the manufacturer.

I use PerfectDisk 6.0, and it it is well worth the money.
here are a few places where you can buy this online:
http://raxco.links.channelintelligence.com/pages/prices.asp?sSKU=PDV6W1P

Others here mention Disk Perfect, etals, but I cannot attest to those.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Files That You Cannot Defragment

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...windows/xp/all/reskit/en-us/prkd_tro_ldtg.asp