Disk Utility says volume needs repair but I can't click it

F

freaky

OSXer
I'm having problems with my PowerBook so I ran Disk Utility's Verify Disk. It came up saying the volume needs repair but the button is not clickable. Can someone tell me what to do?
 
You need to do disk repair from the OS X install disk (Disk Utility is an option from the boot disk's menu). OS X cannot repair the disk it is "sitting" on.
 
Or you can boot the computer up while holding down COMMAND (apple) + S

Once the text is done flowing on the screen type "/sbin/fsck -fy" (without the quotes) and press enter. This is the same as running "repair" in disk utility except that it will work because the computer is not fully booted up.

Run it multiple times until it tells you there are no errors. When it's finished, type "exit" and press return.

If it's unable to fix the problems, you'll need a stronger tool like DiskWarrior (currently PPC only) or TechTool Pro.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top