Defrag runs constantly

Anonymous
2023-11-27T07:50:16+00:00

Win10 64. Defrag runs constantly, grinding away at my hard drives for no reason. The both drives are 0% fragmented, except for system reserved files which are 40% fragmented and defrag will not touch them. The Defrag is OFF, how do I stop the system running defrag every time the PC is idle for more than 60 seconds?? How do I defrage the system files which need defragging?

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2023-12-12T02:27:59+00:00

I'm referring to how your computer is crashing and has to be restarted, usually multiple times a day. It's either you or someone is force restarting by switching off the power or pressing the reset button, or the power supply is faulty.

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  1. _AW_ 69,496 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-12-09T21:53:44+00:00

    Right click on the Application log and select "Save All Events As..." > save the log

    Repeat for the System log, then share on OneDrive.

    Thanks :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-09T16:49:08+00:00

    Open the Event Viewer and under Windows Logs select Application.

    Scroll down until you find Chkdsk under Source.

    Select all the info in the top half of the General tab and paste it into your reply.

    


Have you run Dism and sfc?



[Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files - Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/topic/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system-files-79aa86cb-ca52-166a-92a3-966e85d4094e "support.microsoft.com")



Next step would be a repair installation.

    I have run the SFC and DISM with no faults.

    Chkdsk was not in the in event viewer/windows logs/application, and a search in C:\ shows many instances of chkdsk.exe, mui and manifest files, none of which have been run recently. Where else could the chkdsk log be?

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  3. _AW_ 69,496 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-12-08T22:43:22+00:00

    Open the Event Viewer and under Windows Logs select Application.

    Scroll down until you find Chkdsk under Source.

    Select all the info in the top half of the General tab and paste it into your reply.

    
Have you run Dism and sfc?

[Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files - Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/topic/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system-files-79aa86cb-ca52-166a-92a3-966e85d4094e "support.microsoft.com")

Next step would be a repair installation.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-08T14:17:21+00:00

    I ran a checkdisk and it seems better, but still runs up everything on Task Manager. I did another Sysinternals scan, not sure it shows anything changed though:-

    sysinternals scan 2023 12 08.arn

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