Re: can not defrag some big files

Hi Dean,

That wasn't quite what I had in mind. I meant that maybe a program had
files in use. I.e. * outlook.pst (750M) & archive.pst (1.1G) Outlook. And
they could not be defragged because they were in use. Outlook can run
compaction in the background if it is open and my guess would be that those
files could not be defragged while being compacted.
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The thumbs.db file is generated by Windows. It is a
database file containing the small images displayed when you view a folder
in thumbnail view (as opposed to tile, icon, list, or detail view).

Thumbs.db file contains the thumbnails for a particular folder.

Windows XP uses a compressed database file (Thumbs.db) to increase
performance.

To get rid of Thumbs.db files...

Start | Run | Type: control folders | OK |
View tab | Check: ? Do not cache thumbnails |
Apply | OK

[[Disables automatic storage of folder thumbnails in a cache file. When you
store thumbnail images in a cache file, Windows can reuse them instead of
creating new ones every time you open a folder. If you disable this
automatic storage function, folders that contain thumbnails
might take longer to open.]]

If you use Thumbnail views a lot, you may want to UNCheck Do not cache
thumbnails.

To re-create the Thumbs.db file, click the folder whose contents you are
trying to view in Microsoft Windows Explorer, and then click Thumbnails on
the View menu.

Note: To see the Thumbs.db file, you must be able to view hidden files. To
view hidden files, click Folder Options on the View menu in Windows
Explorer, click the View tab, click Show All Files, and then click OK.
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\System Volume
Information\_restore{C3BEA450-728D-434E-A34C-D4588905521C}\RPxxx\
snapshot\_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE

RP###, these are all System Restore points. Do you really need 20 of them?
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Google Desktop personal search index cannot be backed up while in use, maybe
it can't be defragged for the same reason.

[[Your Google Desktop personal search index is located at C:\Documents and
Settings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Google Desktop.

To back up your index, first turn off Google Desktop (right-click the icon
in your system tray and choose "Exit."). Then copy this entire folder to
your usual backup location (most likely a CD, an external drive, or
something similar).

To restore your index using this backup file, turn Google Desktop off and
replace the C:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\Application
Data\Google\Google Desktop folder with the one you saved. Then turn Google
Desktop back on by going to "Start" > "Programs" > "Google Desktop" >
"Google Desktop." ]]
http://www.desktop.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=13799&topic=111

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In my opinion you have way too much crap running. Whether or not you need
to run any programs on startup must be decided by you. Except antivirus,
firewall, etc.

For example, MMERefresh.exe. [[Part of Digidesgin Protools. Refreshes your
midi ports on the 002(R) (the 002R is a hardware audio/midi converter
connected to your computer via firewire). Must be running in order to use
the MIDI functionality of the Digi002R]] Do you need this running all the
time?

For example, qttask.exe
How To Prevent Quicktime From Loading At Startup
http://www.chat11.com/Stop_Quicktime_From_Loading_On_Startup

wanmpsvc.exe are you on AOL?

nvsvc32.exe = NVIDIA Driver Helper Service

This does not need to run.

Disable the NVIDIA Display Driver Service...
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | OK |
Scroll down to and double click: NVIDIA Display Driver Service |
Under Startup type set to Disabled | Apply | Click the Stop button |
When it stops click OK | You may have to reboot

NvCplDaemon
[[System Tray icon used to change display settings, change the clock rate
and memory speed for nVidia based graphics cards. This is unnecessary since
you can easily configure these settings the way you want them in the Display
Properties and not have to mess with them again. Also disable the "NVIDIA
Driver Helper Service" if enabled as it can cause this entry to be
re-enabled on re-boot (note that this service can also cause extreme
shutdown delays if enabled]]
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php?letter=R&filter=&count=50&offset=150

NvCplDaemon does not not need to start automatically.
Open Registry Editor...
Start | Run | Type: regedit | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
In the right hand pane, right click NvCplDaemon and select Delete.

Click on Yes when you see this: Confirm Value Delete Are you sure you want
to delete this value?

Easy-WebPrint what on earth is this needed for?
http://www.canoneasywebprint.com/en/

MSMSGS.EXE is either Windows Messenger or the MSN Messenger Internet chat
tool. Do you need this in addition to AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)?

You can do Google searches for any of this stuff to find out what it is and
does it need to run all the time.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:FE8C41A3-32D8-4D11-AA4E-A6DBDDD1A2E3@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Dean <Dean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
> Hi Wes,
>
> Thanks so much for getting back. This problem has been driving me nuts.
>
> I know this is a lot of info, but since you asked about what's running,
> following is a) the report from the defrag tool, and b) a hijackthis log.
>
> I had everything (incl outlook and google desktop) turned off to do the
> defrag, although I notice below that there are some lines that cite
> google desktop. I don't konw how to interpret, though.
>
> Your further thoughts are much appreciated.
>

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