HT203176: Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck

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2ddenn
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Q: My start up disk (10.6.8 ver) has errors and I do not have the OSX install disk. How can I fix this and repair the disk?

Start up disk needs repaired. Repair Disk button is not available in disk utility and I do not have the OS install disk as recommended to fix. Any suggestions?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Nov 14, 2012 3:32 PM

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2ddenn

Q: My start up disk (10.6.8 ver) has errors and I do not have the OSX install disk. How can I fix this and repair the disk?

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  • by Allan Eckert,

    Allan Eckert Allan Eckert Nov 14, 2012 3:39 PM in response to 2ddenn
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    Nov 14, 2012 3:39 PM in response to 2ddenn

    You have two choices, either get a replacement install DVD for your Mac ( best choice) or make another disk a system disk.

     

    Option 1 call Apple and request a replacement install DVD for you Mac. They will charge you a nominal fee for shipping and handling. You really should have that because it is considered part of your Mac.

     

    Option 2 This one depends on exactly what kind of errors you have on the disk.

     

         If the data is recoverable, you can clone to the other drive.

         If not, then you are in trouble and need the install DVD to install an operating system.

     

    Allan