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I Can't defrag my vista computer everytime i click to see if i can defrag it says system can be improved defrag now and i do it gives me the same message. Also i cant donwload mp3 files for some reason
everytime i download it and i send it to desktop and after it is done downloaded i click it. it says file cannot be found

PLEASE HELP AND THANK YOU

Windows Vista Home Edition, Dell, Vostro 200 , 1012 MB RAM

I can not defrag my computer. Everytime i scan for my computer to be defrag it says that operating system and be improved. then i click defrag after a few mins same message pops ups.

Also everytime i download a mp3 file i save it to the desktop, and it is done downloaded i click it and it says file cannot be found

Please HELP

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A few targeted steps that build on 's suggestion but avoid repeating earlier tips.

Start with disk health and permissions before forcing any defrag. Check Windows Event Viewer for disk or I/O errors and confirm the system drive has healthy free space (aim for ~10–15% free). If SMART or system logs show hardware errors, back up immediately and do not defragment — failing drives should be replaced rather than defragged. Also verify the Disk Defragmenter service is present and running (open Services and look for the defragmenter entry).

Repair any corrupted system components next. From an elevated Command Prompt run:

sfc /scannow

Let that complete, reboot, then try the defrag utility again. If Windows still refuses, review Defragmenter entries in Task Scheduler and any third‑party disk tools or security suites that might lock files during the defrag operation.

For the MP3s, the important checks the thread hasn’t detailed are whether the downloaded item is actually the real file or a redirected/virtualized copy. From your browser’s Downloads view choose “Open containing folder” and inspect the file path and size (C:\Users\<YourName>\Desktop, C:\Users\Public\Desktop, or the VirtualStore under AppData can all be different targets). If the file size is zero or the extension is wrong (for example .htm appended), rename it or redownload to a simple folder like C:\Downloads. If double‑click still reports “file cannot be found,” use Control Panel → Default Programs → Associate a file type to point .mp3 to a working player (installing VLC as a test is an easy way to rule out broken associations). Check your AV/quarantine logs in case the file was removed after download.

Quick checklist: back up critical data; inspect Event Viewer for disk errors; run SFC; confirm free space and defrag service; verify actual download path and file size; run a full anti‑malware scan.

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Run chkdsk from command prompt with /f switch on your C drive. It will schedule system partition check on next boot. Try defragmenting after that.

For the mp3 files, are you sure you are clicking the actual files, and not shortcuts? Vista is a real pain in the neck when it comes to using anything that is in "progam files" folder. Better to avoid downloading anything there.

Try moving the files to some other folder.

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yea im sure im click the file this has never happen before until a month ago or so

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Possibly bad file associations?
Try opening the file from some media player. Most of the players (including windows media player) can re-associate the files.

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no i download all of my songs from the same place for all my songs :[ maybe it is a spyware

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I don't think you understood me.

You said that you can't open mp3 files by double-clicking them? That is why I assume that your file associations (that are responsible for running the player and loading the file into it) are bad.

You should start, say, Windows media player from "start/programs" or rightclick on mp3 file and select "open with" if available (if not, try holding shift or ctrl key while right-clicking).

It just might be that DRM kicked in on you. (Digital rights management, a.k.a. Digital Restrictions management). More on the subject here.

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