Defrag Error Message: ID No:DEFRAG00205 (238165)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
- Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q238165 SYMPTOMS
When you run the Disk Defragmenter tool in Windows 98, you may receive the following error message:
Error Defragmenting Drive C
Windows cannot finish defragmenting this drive because it has encountered a
problem. Click Help and carry out the instructions for running Scan Disk, and then try defragmenting again.
ID No:DEFRAG00205
CAUSE
This issue can occur if the Applog file in the hidden C:\Windows\Applog folder is damaged.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
- Right-click an empty area on the desktop, and then click Properties.
- On the Web tab, click Folder Options.
- Click Yes.
- On the View tab under Hidden files, click Show all files, and then click OK.
- Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
- In the Named box, type applog, click C: in the Look in box, click to select the Include subfolders check box, and then click Find Now.
- Double-click the Applog folder to open it.
- On the Edit menu, click Select all.
- On the File menu, click Delete, and then click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the deletion.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/20/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbDefrag kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB238165 |
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