Mike Karthauser said recently: > > On 23 Nov 2005, at 13:51, Brian Steere wrote: > >> I would try DiskWarrior next. >> Ways to recover - there are many. To external HD - over network - via >> firewire target disk mode. >> The HD itself may be fine but the software written directory on it >> might be >> crap. If DiskWarrior cant heal it then after recovering data you may >> find >> that simply reformatting and reinstalling works fine > > as an aside - i've managed to boot the ibook into classic despite not > working in osx. > > I'll look at getting the data off the ibook before doing anything else. > > unfortunately i don't have disk warrior so i guess i got a bit to spend > before declaring the hdd dead. > > thanks for your help > i'll keep people up to date with my progress. > > (lucky its not my pb - although i do keep regular daily backups of my > home folder) > > cheers > mikek > --
Hi Mike If your were local I'd pop round with mine. However the value of data suggests to me that an external Firewire drive to which one can clone AND boot from - as well as a copy of DiskWarrior are very good safety nets. in my humble opinion ;-) BTW - if Classic Boots OK then the physical HD is likely not the culprit. all the best Brian -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.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/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
