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    Need help re: disk utility repair message

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Cash5, Jul 22, 2011.

  1. Cash5

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    I need some guidance on what I have to do to repair my disk.

    In preparation to upgrade to Lion, I ran 'verify disk' in the disk utility and got the following message-

    "Disk needs to be repaired. Start up computer with another disk (such as your Mac OS X installation disk), and then use disk utility to repair disk."

    I didn't do the initial install but did receive 2 DVD disks - one labeled 'Mac OS X Install DVD' and the other labeled 'Applications Install DVD'. Although I assume I need to use the 'Mac OS X Install DVD' I'm not entirely certain. If this DVD is indeed the correct disk, what should I do if I get prompts concerning installing what's on the DVD?

    Thanks
     
    Cash5, Jul 22, 2011
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    Cin', Jul 22, 2011
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    Cin-

    Thanks. The "disk utility' section in the link had the info I needed. My disk is now repaired and all is good with the world. Much appreciated.
     
    Cash5, Jul 22, 2011
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    Cool! Glad it was able to work out for you :) Hoping you won't have any more problems going forward! :)
     
    Cin', Jul 22, 2011
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