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Its much faster,doesnt keep re-starting if you have open apps,its MUCH,MUCH better!!


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Note: points out a Windows Me defrag utility as something to try on a Win98 machine. That can work in some setups, but it is not guaranteed and should be treated like an unsupported tweak rather than a drop‑in fix.

Before trying anything: make a full backup or disk image of the partition. Run the built‑in disk checker first (use the ScanDisk GUI or run scandisk / chkdsk /f from a DOS prompt) to repair file system errors; running a defrag on a damaged volume risks data loss. Free up space (aim for roughly 10–15% free) by emptying temp folders and the Recycle Bin so the defragmenter can move files efficiently.

Test, do not overwrite. Copy the ME defrag executable to a separate folder on the Win98 machine and run it there first; do not replace your original system file until you confirm it runs and finishes without errors. If you need to move locked system files, run the defrag from Safe Mode or use an offline/bootable defrag so the OS does not hold files open. If the utility crashes, restore the original file and your backup.

If problems appear (hangs, errors, instability) stop and restore. Alternatives that are safer: use a defragmenter explicitly documented to support Win98/ME or perform a boot‑time/offline defrag from a trusted utility. Common troubleshooting steps: run ScanDisk again if errors appear, verify free space, and check whether hardware issues (bad sectors) are present before attempting more passes.

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