If Disk First Aid fails to fix all the problems it detected the first time you run it, try running it a few more timesĤ. Older Macs, pre-G3, need to press the Command- Opt-Shift-Delete combination.ģ. Hold down the C key during startup to force the Mac to start from the CD-ROM. If Disk First Aid says it can verify but not repair your disk because it’s the startup disk, you should restart your Mac from the System CD-ROM disc that came with your computer. You can use this Apple-supplied utility to verify and repair disk errors.Ģ. If you’re running Mac OS 9.2 or an earlier version, search your hard drive for a file called Disk First Aid. Depending on your version of Windows, choose either “Thorough” or “Scan for and Attempt Recovery of Bad Sectors.”ġ. Click the Check Now button under Error Checking Status.Ħ. You should see the Properties window for the drive that you selected.ĥ. Select the disk that you want to diagnose and repair.ģ. Double-click on My Computer to open the My Computer window.Ģ. Here are the steps (Both WIndows and Mac described below)ġ. Note: Backup al your work first, if the errors continue to occur, then your have drive issues that will ultimately compromise your data. Hi,It is best to use the tools on the operating system first, below is soem accepted wisdom for sector repair. Do you know of any good disk utility programs that can recover, repair or at least deal with a hard drive that has bad sectors? Are there any free downloadable programs out there?
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