Disk Utility Failure Detected

[asafarad]

Hi there,

I had problems with my computer being slow, so I ran the Disk Utility. When I Verified the HD, it could not complete the First Aid process and I got this message:

Verifying volume “Macintosh HD”
Checking HFS Plus volume.
Checking Extents Overflow file.
Checking Catalog file.
Checking multi-linked files.
Checking Catalog hierarchy.
%)
Checking Extended Attributes file.
Checking volume bitmap.
Checking volume information.
Volume Header needs minor repair
The volume Macintosh HD needs to be repaired.

Error: The underlying task reported failure on exit


1 HFS volume checked
Volume needs repair

What should i do next??

Please advise.

Asaf

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

If you ran Disk Utility from the startup disk while booted from the startup disk, you may see errors:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302672

It's best to reboot from the Mac OS X Install CD/DVD and run Disk Utility from there (i.e., you should boot from and run Disk Utility from a disk that is not the disk you wish to verify/repair).

 

[SGilbert]

If Disk Utility can't repair it, you need a good one. IMHO, DiskWarrior is the best, then TechTool Pro.

In a pinch, download the free Applejack available at Versiontracker or MacUpdate. It MIGHT help you.

 

[Satcomer]

Backup now! I can't stress this enough. Mostly drives do not just fail. They usually fail in an old Hollywood film death style. Backup now!