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?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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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. Anonymous
    2023-11-28T09:53:01+00:00

    No third party AV etc.,

    not sure what it shows, but here is the screenshot:-

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  2. DaveM121 934.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-11-28T09:23:06+00:00

    This is so strange,

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    Do you have any 3rd party utility or anti-virus installed that may be starting the defrag service?

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    Click the link below to download a small free utility that does not require installation.

    https://download.sysinternals.com/files/Autorun...

    When the file downloads, unzip it.

    Run Autoruns64 as Administrator

    In the Filter box in Autoruns, type this: dfrgui.exe

    Please provide a screenshot of that window.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-28T09:18:43+00:00

    Nothing in it:-

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  4. DaveM121 934.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-11-28T09:02:21+00:00

    That is very strange

    Please open the Task Schedular utility

    Go to Task Scheduler Library - Microsoft - Windows - Defrag

    Please provide a screenshot of that window.

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