AB writes: <<
So... the object of having a backup drive is having TWO backup drives. >> "Backup" in general refers to redundancy. Think of a backup drive as a redundant drive. That way if one drive fails you still have the contents on the other drive. << I will upgrade or buy a new copy of Disk Warrior (3.0.3 I think is the latest) and see what I can accomplish. One question: To rebuild the directories, etc. on such a large drive won't I need to have another large capacity space (like my new BU drive?)for the directory to be rebuilt? >> DW only needs a relatively small space for the volume's directory to be rebuilt. You are not rebuilding the data. <<Having it rebuilt on a possibly failing drive seems like a bad idea. Plus, I think with all the data and four separate partitions this is going to take a l-o-n-g time. >> Again you are attempting to fix the directory not copying the data but it will take time. It is possible only the directory got hosed and the drive itself is OK. If you get the drive back with all your data run Disk Utility and it will test the drive media for problems. Good luck with DW and redundant backups are always good --glen (digest mode) -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
