Applejack issue (unable to start)

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At this point you need to run Disk Utility from your restore disk and check the hard disk for errors.
To check the hard disk:

Open Disk Utility, in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.

Insert your Mac OS X Install disc in your computer’s optical drive or an optical drive connected to your computer, and then restart your computer. When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you see the progress indicator, which looks like a spinning gear.

Follow the onscreen instructions until the Menu Bar appears with the Utilities menu in it, choose Utilities > Disk Utility, click First Aid, and then click the Verify button. If DU reports errors, click Repair. When it's finished, from the Menu Bar, select Utilities/Startup Disk. In the Startup Disk window select MacintoshHD 10.x.x and click Restart.

If you still can't boot the Mac go here: Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck





Carolyn 🙂

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Carolyn 🙂

You have several options. You could get DiskWarrior Maintains, Repairs, and Recovers Mac Disks.

Or, TechToolPro

Or, you can take it in for service which it needs. One more thing to try before you do anything is boot from the restore disk one more time holding down the C key and run Disk Utility and click Verify and Repair again. Sometimes it takes Disk Utility two scans to repair the disk. It certainly can't hurt to try.




Carolyn 🙂

You are so welcome and happy holidays to you!




Carolyn 🙂