Built-in defragmentation freezes the computer

[Misko]

When I start built-in defragmentation program on c: (80Gb,
34% free) it freezes after some time. When I click
anything (for example: start/shutdown (turn off) the
computer (P4 2.4GHz) freezes. I can move the mouse but
keys don't respond. Also if I try to power the system off
via the power button (which supports software shutdown)
nothing happens. I pressed the RESET button and my graphic
card broke - I had it replaced).

Any ideas? Defragmenter says that there must be at least
15% free space on a drive and I have 34% free. Also I have
lots of files (few thousands)

Thx

Misko

[Rich Barry]

See if you can defrag in Safe Mode.
"Misko" > wrote in message
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> When I start built-in defragmentation program on c: (80Gb,
> 34% free) it freezes after some time. When I click
> anything (for example: start/shutdown (turn off) the
> computer (P4 2.4GHz) freezes. I can move the mouse but
> keys don't respond. Also if I try to power the system off
> via the power button (which supports software shutdown)
> nothing happens. I pressed the RESET button and my graphic
> card broke - I had it replaced).
>
> Any ideas? Defragmenter says that there must be at least
> 15% free space on a drive and I have 34% free. Also I have
> lots of files (few thousands)
>
> Thx
>
> Misko