On 19/01/06 11:00, "Kurt Cypher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 1/19/06, Howard Katz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> But the repair button wouldn't become solid so I couldn't try it. So, >> I ran Drive Genius, from the CD. I've run the repair function 3 times >> now and it keeps telling me that the disk need to be repaired. >> Doesn't want to DO that repair tho!. I haven't done the rebuild >> function--really not sure if that would help or not. >> > > IIRC, Disk Utility won't let you run the repair function on the disk > that you're booted from. You'll need to boot from the OS install > CD-ROM, and then try to run Disk Utility, and the repair button should > be available. > > I've never actually had to run the repair function myself, but I'm > pretty sure that's the case. Of course, if I'm mistaken, I'm sure > someone will correct me. Kurt is right, you can't repair the startup volume because Disk Utility needs to unmount the volume to repair it which is impossible with the startup disk. You have to boot from the system install CD or DVD. -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
