I ran TechTool Deluxe and noticed that the volume structure failed. Not sure what this means...
can anyone shed some light on this?
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Volume structure failed when ran TechTool Deluxe
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It means that the logical structure of your hard drive is scrambled. You have already probably lost some files but you don't know it yet.
You need to back up all your data ASAP.
Tech Tool may be able to repair it, or DiskWarrior is the undisputed champion at repairing volume and catalog problems.
This is a software problem, it is not necessarily an indicator that your hard drive is failing in hardware (although there's a chance that it IS and this is the first symptom.
If you can't repair it, the course of action is to back up all data, reformat (erase) the drive, and reinstall OS and data.
You need to back up all your data ASAP.
Tech Tool may be able to repair it, or DiskWarrior is the undisputed champion at repairing volume and catalog problems.
This is a software problem, it is not necessarily an indicator that your hard drive is failing in hardware (although there's a chance that it IS and this is the first symptom.
If you can't repair it, the course of action is to back up all data, reformat (erase) the drive, and reinstall OS and data.
Well this is what's happening now. It says Failed when the actual test in progress but the report afterwards says that it passed... I don't understand what it is now...passing or failing.
I've done the test for the Volume Structure about 5 times and the same thing happens; fails in test, passes in report.
I've done the test for the Volume Structure about 5 times and the same thing happens; fails in test, passes in report.
Doing one now...I'll keep you posted
*edit* It's taking a very long time, much longer then ever before. I don't know if that's significant but I just thought I'd post it just in case...
*edit* It's taking a very long time, much longer then ever before. I don't know if that's significant but I just thought I'd post it just in case...
is it alright to have other programs running while scanning?
i have itunes and handbrake running but im thinking that those programs are the cause of the slow scan
i have itunes and handbrake running but im thinking that those programs are the cause of the slow scan
having the same problem, i was unable to repair the disk from disk ultility so ran techtool deluxe and the volume failed, then it takes you to a page on the apple site which says download this version to repair???
is this an updated version of techtool?
ive had mine for a year but this is the first time ive had to use it?
thi sis the second time in a matter of weeks this has happened, the spinning beach appears and nothing i do will stop it, then the mac doesn't start up at all, i then have to hook up my old keyboard to get the thing started(very wierd!!)
run disk repair and it fails! last time i done an erase and install but that was only 2 weeks ago!!
is this an updated version of techtool?
ive had mine for a year but this is the first time ive had to use it?
thi sis the second time in a matter of weeks this has happened, the spinning beach appears and nothing i do will stop it, then the mac doesn't start up at all, i then have to hook up my old keyboard to get the thing started(very wierd!!)
run disk repair and it fails! last time i done an erase and install but that was only 2 weeks ago!!
TechTool Deluxe Volume Structure Fail
I had exactly the same problem.
I ran the TechTool Deluxe and everything passed but the Volume Structure Failed.
Then the report said it passed.
Ran it again with the same 'problem'.
Should I run Disk Warrior?
I had exactly the same problem.
I ran the TechTool Deluxe and everything passed but the Volume Structure Failed.
Then the report said it passed.
Ran it again with the same 'problem'.
Should I run Disk Warrior?
I don't know if anyone is still around on this thread...
I just bought applecare and got techtool deluxe. My structure also fails and it tell me that to fix it I need to use the link on the apple page, so I am sent to the apple site, but what I download is exactly the same thing that I already have. It doesn't seem to have any repair abilities at all. How do I use this this techtool deluxe?
Elaine
leopard Mac OS X 10.5.6 (9G55)
I just bought applecare and got techtool deluxe. My structure also fails and it tell me that to fix it I need to use the link on the apple page, so I am sent to the apple site, but what I download is exactly the same thing that I already have. It doesn't seem to have any repair abilities at all. How do I use this this techtool deluxe?
Elaine
leopard Mac OS X 10.5.6 (9G55)
First, sorry for reviving the thread. I am in the same mess as you. If you read carefully you will find that the DVD only has diagnostic abilities, but the DMG has diagnostics and REPAIR.
Hope it fixes both of oursTechTool Repair instructions
After you download the DMG open the quick start guide and it will give you instructions on how to run the repair procedure. It says:
"After downloading the software, back up your essential data. Then insert the CD and choose Restart from the Apple menu. Hold down the C key while the computer starts up and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed."
I haven't tried it yet, but I seem to remember doing this procedure years ago on a previous Mac.
After you download the DMG open the quick start guide and it will give you instructions on how to run the repair procedure. It says:
"After downloading the software, back up your essential data. Then insert the CD and choose Restart from the Apple menu. Hold down the C key while the computer starts up and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed."
I haven't tried it yet, but I seem to remember doing this procedure years ago on a previous Mac.