Windows 10: Restore the Windows defragmentation tool button in C: properties

Hallo,

after having installed (and uninstalled quickly) shareware defrag. software the button in the disk C: properties reads : NO DEFRAGMENTATION TOOL IS CURRENTLY INSTALLED. From the start menu I can start the Windows built-in tool, however not by hitting the button in the Properties. [Windows version 10.0.18362. 476]
Can I obtain some help to restore the function from the button?
Thank you.

:)

 

Defragmentation not working, and new update causing crashes

Hi,

It is possible that Disk Defragmenter service has been disabled or not properly running on your PC, causing defragmentation issues. To troubleshoot this, kindly try these following methods:

Run System File Checker

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. To do so, follow these steps:

• Right-click the Start Menu and select Command Prompt (Admin).
• Run this command: SFC /scannow
• This may take several minutes to finish. If Command Prompt shows Verification 100% complete, close the command prompt and check if your issue has been fixed.

Check Disk Defragmenter service

Disk Defragmenter service is required to perform disk defragmentation. If Disk Defragmenter service and other services that is required to perform disk defragmentation is disabled, you may encounter issues doing defragmentation. To troubleshoot this, follow
these steps:

• In the search box, search and open Services.
• Find Disk Defragmenter service, right-click it, and select Properties.
• Make sure that Disk Defragmenter service Startup type is set to Manual.
• Go back to the Services window and make sure that the Startup type of these services is set to Automatic:
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher
  • RPC Endpoint Mapper

Regarding your issue with the Windows Update, kindly answer these following questions for us to assist:

• What is the update that you are trying to install (KB16XXXX)?
• What are the specifications of your PC?
• Do you receive any error messages when encountering a system crash?

We'll be looking forward for your response.

Regards.

 

Windows10 Disc Defragmentation

I upgraded my PC from Win7 to Win10 about 6 months ago.

When I use the "Optimise Drives" Tool it informs me that my "C" drive needs optimisation (11% fragmented) & "System Reserved" area needs optimisation (19% fragmented).

However, when I run the optimisation tool on my "C" drive it does not appear to complete properly & after about 12 passes or so, it reverts to "needs optimisation (11% fragmented) and not to OK (0% fragmented) which is what I am expecting! The same applies
to the "System Reserved" area!

When I go to the "C" drive icon, properties, tools tab & optimise tool, I get the following message:

" The Disk Defragmenter is not installed on your computer. To install it, double click the Add or Remove Programs icon in Control Panel, click the install/Uninstall tab, then follow the instructions on your screen."

In the Win10 "Programs and Features" window there is no "Add or Remove Programs icon!

Can somebody please advise me on the following:

• how to check if the Disc Defragmenter tool is installed on my PC?
• why might the Disc Defragmenter tool not be installed on my PC?
• if the tool is missing how do I reinstall it?
• if the tool is missing why is there not also a warning with the "Optimise Drives" tool?
• if the tool is installed why does the "Optimise Drives" tool not complete fully & report OK (0% fragmented), which is what I am expecting?
• any other amplifying information, advice or explanations.

 

defragmentation

Hi Richard,



We have a couple of workarounds for defragmentation issues, try the following:



Method 1: Check your hard disk for errors in Windows 10.

• Press Windows key+X.
• Select Command Prompt (Admin).
• In the window that opens enter chkdsk /f.
  

Method 2:
Run System File Checker (SFC).

Method 3: Check if Disk Defragmenter service is running properly.

This service is required for performing disk defragmentation, and if it’s disable, you won’t be able to run a defragmentation tool.

• Search for services.msc.
• Make sure that Disk Defragmenter service is set to
  manual.
• Also, make sure that following services are set to Automatic:
  
  Remote Procedure Call (RPC).
  
  DCOM Server Process Launcher.
  
  RPC Endpoint Mapper.
  

Let us know how it goes.