Problem...
Last Sept my internal HD crapped out. I had been using OS9.2.2 for audio applications. I got a new Hitatchi Travelstar drive and had a mac store instal it. Since I wanted to have the option to boot in OS9 I had them instal that as well as the OSX. I upgraded my audio applcations for OSX so I never reverted back to OS9.
I was having issues now and then when recording. I tried all sortd of things to resolve. It was mostly when I was doing big projects with a lot of strain on my machine. I finally decided that my 800mhz 1GIG ram, 7200rpm setup just plain runs better in OS9.
Last night I had a gig where I REALLY didn't want any issues. I decided to test OS9. I booted in OS9. Not running in classic because the software doesn't work that way. I ran tests yesterday and it seemed fine. My gig went fine.
The problem came when I wanted to revert back to OSX.3.9 for my normal use. I went to the apple menu, control panel, startup disk and then an error popped up.
The disk "Macintosh HD" appears to be damaged. Use a disk repair utility to repair the disk.
So it doesn't show the selection for OSX for rebooting. Now I'm STUCK in OS9. I don't know if it is damaged sectors or what. I want to this my new hard drive if fine. I ran the OS9 "disk first aid" and it found:
Problem: Invalid Keylength, 4, 2493
Then states that Disk First Aid cannot repair this.
I have tech tools but it is in OSX and I cannot boot in OSX. I foolishly do not have a clone on an external hard drive. The computer came with OSX.2.1 I think. So the only disks I have are for that.
I was able to copy all of my important files (apps, docs, music, movies, librabry, etc) to external drives. I did this before attempting the First Aid.
So now I'm stuck. I was REALLY happy with the performance I got in my audio app recording 10 tracks of high resolution audio for long periods without signs of stress. I'd LOVE to be able to use OS9 for recording and OSX for everything else.
I need a solution. Again, I really don't think it is my drive. I want to assume it is something that happened on installation. OS9 boots fine. I just doesn't seem to "see" the OSX to boot. There is not stalling, clicking, or error message on startup.
Can anyone advise what can be done to get me back on OSX so I can try Tech Tools or Diskwarrior to check my drive.
Last Sept my internal HD crapped out. I had been using OS9.2.2 for audio applications. I got a new Hitatchi Travelstar drive and had a mac store instal it. Since I wanted to have the option to boot in OS9 I had them instal that as well as the OSX. I upgraded my audio applcations for OSX so I never reverted back to OS9.
I was having issues now and then when recording. I tried all sortd of things to resolve. It was mostly when I was doing big projects with a lot of strain on my machine. I finally decided that my 800mhz 1GIG ram, 7200rpm setup just plain runs better in OS9.
Last night I had a gig where I REALLY didn't want any issues. I decided to test OS9. I booted in OS9. Not running in classic because the software doesn't work that way. I ran tests yesterday and it seemed fine. My gig went fine.
The problem came when I wanted to revert back to OSX.3.9 for my normal use. I went to the apple menu, control panel, startup disk and then an error popped up.
The disk "Macintosh HD" appears to be damaged. Use a disk repair utility to repair the disk.
So it doesn't show the selection for OSX for rebooting. Now I'm STUCK in OS9. I don't know if it is damaged sectors or what. I want to this my new hard drive if fine. I ran the OS9 "disk first aid" and it found:
Problem: Invalid Keylength, 4, 2493
Then states that Disk First Aid cannot repair this.
I have tech tools but it is in OSX and I cannot boot in OSX. I foolishly do not have a clone on an external hard drive. The computer came with OSX.2.1 I think. So the only disks I have are for that.
I was able to copy all of my important files (apps, docs, music, movies, librabry, etc) to external drives. I did this before attempting the First Aid.
So now I'm stuck. I was REALLY happy with the performance I got in my audio app recording 10 tracks of high resolution audio for long periods without signs of stress. I'd LOVE to be able to use OS9 for recording and OSX for everything else.
I need a solution. Again, I really don't think it is my drive. I want to assume it is something that happened on installation. OS9 boots fine. I just doesn't seem to "see" the OSX to boot. There is not stalling, clicking, or error message on startup.
Can anyone advise what can be done to get me back on OSX so I can try Tech Tools or Diskwarrior to check my drive.
