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Mac will not start after failing to install mavericks

Help, just tried to upgrade mavericks from snow leopard and I got a message saying hard drive is corrupt and now I can't get anywhere pass an error screen. It keeps flicking from a folder to an error sign. I have tried command r with no response. Lucky I ran time machine to an external hd before I tried upgrade.


What can I do to get my mac running again? I


Thanks


Ben

iMac

Posted on Jan 19, 2014 3:15 AM

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Jan 19, 2014 3:21 AM in response to eddie_e1

Are you able to boot into single user mode and run a disk check?



To use fsck, you must run it from the command line. Unlike using your mouse pointer to open an application to do something, you'll need to type a text command at the prompt (#) to tell fsck what to do. The Terminal application (/Applications/Utilities) and single-user mode are two examples of command-line interfaces in which you can type such commands. To use fsck:

  1. Start up your computer in single-user mode to reach the command line.
    Note: If necessary, perform a forced restart as described in the Emergency Troubleshooting Handbook that came with your computer. On desktop computers, you can do this by pressing the reset/interrupt button (if there is one) or holding down the power button for several seconds. On portable computers, simultaneously press the Command-Control-power keys. If your portable computer doesn't restart with this method, you may need to reset the Power Manager.
  2. At the command-line prompt type:
    /sbin/fsck -fy
  3. Press Return. fsck will go through five "phases" and then return information about your disk's use and fragmentation. Once it finishes, it'll display this message if no issue is found:
    ** The volume (name_of_volume) appears to be OK
    If fsck found issues and has altered, repaired, or fixed anything, it will display this message:
    ***** FILE SYSTEM WAS MODIFIED *****
    Important: If this message appears, repeat the fsck command you typed in step 2 until fsck tells you that your volume appears to be OK (first-pass repairs may uncover additional issues, so this is a normal thing to do).
  4. When fsck reports that your volume is OK, type reboot at the prompt and then press Return.

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Mac will not start after failing to install mavericks

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