Gerry,
Unfortunately I had already done a defragment before I got your last
reply. Nevertheless I am reporting the info you requested and then did
another defragment. So here goes with the info you requested:
Current NTUSER.DAT file size: 3,328KB.
The other 2 NTUSER.DAT files are 256KB each.
VOLUMEC.TXT File before Defrag:
Volume hard drive (C
Volume size = 57.26 GB
Cluster size = 4 KB
Used space = 15.23 GB
Free space = 42.03 GB
Percent free space = 73 %
Volume fragmentation
Total fragmentation = 1 %
File fragmentation = 2 %
Free space fragmentation = 0 %
File fragmentation
Total files = 64,315
Average file size = 401 KB
Total fragmented files = 512
Total excess fragments = 7,982
Average fragments per file = 1.12
Pagefile fragmentation
Pagefile size = 336 MB
Total fragments = 1
Folder fragmentation
Total folders = 6,215
Fragmented folders = 5
Excess folder fragments = 15
Master File Table (MFT) fragmentation
Total MFT size = 70 MB
MFT record count = 70,926
Percent MFT in use = 99 %
Total MFT fragments = 3
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Fragments File Size Most fragmented files
278 17 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP266\A0098859.exe
91 6 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP266\A0098842.dll
91 6 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP266\A0098868.dll
55 3 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP266\A0098833.dll
55 3 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP266\A0098864.dll
42 3 MB \Documents and Settings\cjjanus\Local
Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\jh2rz5tn.default
\Cache\_CACHE_003_
37 1 MB \Documents and Settings\cjjanus\Local
Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\jh2rz5tn.default
\Cache\_CACHE_002_
37 973 KB \Documents and Settings\cjjanus\Local
Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\jh2rz5tn.default
\Cache\_CACHE_001_
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098973.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098956.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP268\A0098952.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098955.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098991.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098962.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098965.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0099008.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098985.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098981.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098974.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098999.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0099001.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098986.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098998.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098961.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098982.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0099002.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098968.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0099007.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098994.RDB
33 2 MB \System Volume Information
\_restore{37FC7D56-C600-45B5-9C5B-C3343FC87767}\RP269\A0098953.RDB
DID A DISK CLEAN AND REMOVED ALL BUT LAST RESTORE POINT
DID A SECOND DEFRAG
VOLUMEC.TXT After Defrag:
Volume hard drive (C
Volume size = 57.26 GB
Cluster size = 4 KB
Used space = 12.09 GB
Free space = 45.17 GB
Percent free space = 78 %
Volume fragmentation
Total fragmentation = 0 %
File fragmentation = 0 %
Free space fragmentation = 0 %
File fragmentation
Total files = 56,875
Average file size = 273 KB
Total fragmented files = 0
Total excess fragments = 5
Average fragments per file = 1.00
Pagefile fragmentation
Pagefile size = 336 MB
Total fragments = 1
Folder fragmentation
Total folders = 5,978
Fragmented folders = 1
Excess folder fragments = 0
Master File Table (MFT) fragmentation
Total MFT size = 70 MB
MFT record count = 62,990
Percent MFT in use = 88 %
Total MFT fragments = 3
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Fragments File Size Files that cannot be defragmented
None
TASK MANAGER DATA:
Commit Total: 239216KB
Commit Limit: 559876KB
Commit Peak: 300948KB
SERVICES WITH LARGEST PEAK/VMSIZE:
ScanningProcess.exe:
Peak: 47532KB
VMSize: 30216KB
FireFox.exe:
Peak: 44512KB
VMSize: 31264KB
Explorer.exe:
Peak: 35848KB
VMSize: 21592KB
Svchost.exe:
Peak: 29024KB
VMSize: 26248KB
Vsmon.exe:
Peak: 24224KB
VMSize: 20544KB
ANTI-VIRUS: ZoneAlarm Anti Virus
SPYWARE: AdAware & Spybot run weekly.
Tried a "Clean Boot" and the problem persists.
EVENT VIEWER - Event only showed when running "Clean Boot "
Event Type: Error
Event Source: Service Control Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7006
Date: 12/16/2007
Time: 3:41:55 PM
User: N/A
Computer: CJJANUS-5A41B28
Description:
The ScRegSetValueExW call failed for Start with the following error:
Access is denied.
For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
AND FINALLY:
The Device Manager shows no errors or warnings.
I hope that this gives you what you need and that you can decipher a
cure for the problem. I certainly appreciate your efforts.
Sincerely,
MichaelY
On Dec 14, 11:48 am, "Gerry" <ge...@nospam.com> wrote:
> Michael
>
> You will have more than one ntuser.dat file i.e one for each user
> including the Default and the Administrator. How large is the one for
> the User Profile you are using to access your computer?
>
> Open Disk Defragmenter and click on Analyse. Select View Report and
> click on Save As and Save. Now find VolumeC.txt in your My Documents
> Folder and post a copy. Do this before running Disk Defragmenter as it
> is more informative.
>
> Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp to
> Empty your Recycle Bin and Remove Temporary Internet Files. Also
> select Start, All Programs, accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp,
> More Options, System Restore and remove all but the latest System
> Restore point. Run Disk Defragmenter.
>
> Try Ctrl+Alt+Delete to select Task Manager and click the Performance
> Tab. Under Commit Charge what is the Total, the Limit and the Peak?
>
> You should be able to gather more information from Task Manager. With
> the Processes tab open select View, Select, Columns and check the boxes
> before Peak Memory Usage and Virtual Memory size. What are the figures
> for the 4 processes using the largest amounts?
>
> What are your anti-virus and anti-spyware arrangements?
>
> Have you tried this approach?
> How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" statehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353/en-us
>
> Also look for Error Reports in the System log in Event Viewer.
> Please post copies of all Error and Warning Reports appearing in
> the System and Application logs in Event Viewer for the last boot. No
> Information Reports or Duplicates please. Indicate which also appear in
> a previous boot.
>
> You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
> Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
> of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
> are important.
>
> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XPhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us
>
> Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you
> should double click for further information. You can copy using copy
> and paste. Often the link will, however, say there is no further
> information.http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
> (Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)
>
> A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
> click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
> button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
> Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
> the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
> Event Viewer.
>
> Are there any yellow question marks in Device Manager? Right click on
> the My Computer icon on yourDesktopand select Properties,
> Hardware,Device Manager. If yes what is the Device Error code?
>
> --
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> MichaelY wrote:
> > Thanks Gerry. You gave me a lead that was very helpful in solving this
> > event error and others that I have had. That's the good news.
>
> > The bad news is that my boot up delay still exists. It is as if the
> > computer is waiting for some request to be filled.
>
> > I have examined the delay more carefully. First I have disabled all
> > startup programs, including ZoneAlarm firewall and antivirus. Next I
> > disabled all but the necessary services. I disconnected all external
> > devices save the monitor and the USB keyboard and mouse. Also I have
> > run a complete virus check and spyware check (adaware and SpyBot).
>
> > When the WELCOME screen comes up, if I click the User Name within 4
> > seconds, then the "loading personal preferences" message appears and
> > following that thedesktopbackground appears. That is when the
> > computerpauses. However if I wait longer than the 4 seconds and click
> > the User Name, the computer is already in the pause state and does not
> > react until the pause is finished. Then thedesktopcomes up and the
> > Start bar and Icons start filling in immediately.
>
> > When the pause occurs during the display of thedesktopbackground I
> > can monitor the computer in the Task Manager. For the most part there
> > are no I/Os and there is 0% computer usage. Occasionally there is a
> > blip and one of the following tasks show some I/O activity and some
> > minimal computer usage: Winlogon, explorer, Vsmon (part of Zone Alarm
> > when it has not been disabled), lsass, svchost. The delay lasts 1 1/2
> > minutes and the amount of activity noted above is minimal, maybe 5
> > seconds overall. Then there is a sudden burst of activity, most
> > notably Winlogon and the Start Bar andDesktopcome up.
>
> > System: Compaq 6000, 256MB memory, Windows XP Home, Motherboard FIC
> > AM35, Cpmputer Chip:AMD Athalon XP 2000+ 1666MHz (Palomino), Chipset
> > Properties
> > Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8375 ProSavageDDR KM266
> > I
> > Integrated Graphics Controller
> > Graphics Controller Type S3 ProSavageDDR
> > Graphics Controller Status Enabled
> > Graphics Frame Buffer Size 32 MB
> > AGP is disabled. This may cause performance penalty.
>
> > Looking forward to a reply with thanks,
> > MichaelY
>
> > On Dec 11, 4:24 am, "Gerry" <ge...@nospam.com> wrote:
> >> Michael
>
> >>http://eventid.net/display.asp?eventid=10005&eventno=612&source=DCOM&...
>
> >> --
>
> >> Hope this helps.
>
> >> Gerry
> >> ~~~~
> >> FCA
> >> Stourport, England
> >> Enquire, plan and execute
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> >> MichaelY wrote:
> >>> At bootup thecomputerpausesshowing only thedesktopbackground for
> >>> about 2-3 minutes. I bring up the Windows Task Manager and it shows:
> >>> Computerusage 0. There are no I/O Reads or Writes. Then it suddenly
> >>> begins to process again and thedesktopicons and the Start Bar
> >>> comes up.
>
> >>> I sure would appreciate getting a fix for this problem from some one
> >>> more knowledgable than am I. Below is what I have done so far giving
> >>> more information on the problem. Thanks for your consideration.
>
> >>> Checking the System Event Log shows an error as the last event
> >>> processed. The event properties shows:
> >>> Source: DCOM Category: None Event ID: 10005
> >>> DCOM got an error "The service cannot be started, either because it
> >>> is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with
> >>> it. " Attempying to start the service MDM with arguments ' " ' in
> >>> order to run the server
> >>> {0C0A3666-30C9-11D0-8F20-00805F2CD064}
>
> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>> Clicking on the link to the Support Center yields the following
> >>> information:
> >>> Category: None Company Name: Microsoft Corporation Event ID:
> >>> 1005
> >>> File Name: netevent.dll File Version: 5.1.2600.0 Product Name:
> >>> Windows Operating System
> >>> Product Version: 5.1.2600.0 Source: DCOM Type: Error.
>
> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>> After I send the info, the Help and Support screen shows the
> >>> following:
> >>> Product: Windows Operating System ID: 10005 Source: DCOM Version:
> >>> 5.0 Component: System Event Log Symbolic Name:
> >>> EVENT_RPCSS_START_SERVICE_FAILURE Message: DCOM got error "%%%1"
> >>> attempting to start the service %2 with arguments "%3" in order to
> >>> run the server:
> >>> %4 Explanation
> >>> The Component Object Model (COM) infrastructure could not start the
> >>> named Windows NT service.
> >>> User Action
> >>> Review the Windows error code displayed in the message. If the error
> >>> indicates that the system is out of memory, save your work, close
> >>> other programs, and then try to start the service again.
> >>> Alternatively, increase the amount of RAM installed on thecomputer.
> >>> If the message displays a system, server, or configuration error,
> >>> contact your service support vendor.
> >>> To determine the service
>
> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>> In response to Command Console command: sc query DCOM
> >>> [SC] EnumQueryServicesStatus:OpenService FAILED 1060:
>
> >>> The specified service does not exist as an installed service.
>
> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>> Following the instructions as shown in the Help and Support screen
> >>> as shown above, I did not find an entry for DCOM in the Registry
> >>> at: HKLM \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services. The closest thing
> >>> there was DcomLaunch. It had as its ImagePath:
> >>> %SystemRoot%\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
>
> >>> and DcomLaunch\Parameters\ServiceDll Value=%SystemRoot%
> >>> \system32\rpcss.dll
>
> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>> Program Properties for rpcss.dll were:
> >>> rpcss.dll Version 5.1.2600.2726 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.050725-1528) Microsoft
> >>> Corporation
>
> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>> Checking my Services I do not have DCOM. The closest I have is DCOM
> >>> Service Process Launcher which is running and set as Automatic