That database file is created as part of the bootup sequence. Usually it
averages around ~1.0 Megabyte. Windows will have open file handle(s)
to the file so it's not something you can delete or possibly modify with a
defrag utility. I can't say for sure, but based on it's location I'd guess
it is
a component of Windows Automatic updates.

"Bob I" wrote in message
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Then it doesn't "need defragging".

ColTom2 wrote:

I should have explained further what I meant by "Stealth" mode....the
file does not appear in Safemode.

ColTom2


"ColTom2" wrote in message
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It seems that you cannot do anything with this file
"C:\Windows\System32\CatRoot2\tmp.edb". You cannot delete, copy,
transfer,
defrag, or anything else. It's like a "stealth" file and the only Windows
file that I have ever seen like this.

Very unique file to say the least.....

ColTom2

"Bob I" wrote in message
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Perhaps start in Safe Mode and just delete it.

ColTom2 wrote:


Thanks, as your instructions worked! But the file still cannot be
defragged
for some reason.

ColTom2


"meerkat" wrote in message
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"ColTom2" wrote in message
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Hi;

I would like to defrag the following file
"C:\Windows\System32\CatRoot2\tmp.edb" with Sysinternals Contig v1.55.

I extracted the file Contig.exe from the Sysinternals Suite to my
Desktop,
but when I click on it the Command Prompt screen briefly appears and
then is
gone.

How can I use this application to defrag the file listed above?
Please
give me specific instructions.



Are you ready ?. Then we`ll begin.
Start / Run , and type in CMD
Now you are in the Command window.
Open SI Contig, by highlighting, and drag it into the
command window.
Then add the full path to you file...
C:\Windows\System32\CatRoot2\tmp.edb
Leave a space between the two items.
bw..