Disk Volume Needs to be repaired... corrupt files..

Hi,
I am using a macbook pro with the latest version of os x 10.6.2
I went on utilities, Disk utilities to verify the disk. After It has been verified..it generated those two message indicating
" The volume Macintosh HD was found corrupt and needs to be repaired."
Error: This disk needs to be repaired. Start up your computer with another disk (such as your Mac OS X installation disc), and then use Disk Utility to repair this disk.
If you could provide me with the procedures to how to boot up from the disk, and get it fix.
it will be greatly appreciated thank you

Mac 101:
Insert your OS installer disk. Re boot while holding down the 'c' key until you see the cog wheel then release. Select your language. From the Utilities menu select Disk Utility and select your hard drive from the left side column. Then click on Repair Disk. If DU cannot repair the disk you will need a stronger disk repair utility like DiskWarrior.

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Volume needs to be repaired

I just recently had a new hard drive and a logic board put in.
I ran ONYX for the first time today and am getting a "volume needs to be repaired" message.
What causes the volume to need to be repaired? And why already?

TuckerdogAVL wrote:
The steps also don't address one knowing that the volume needs repair, hence running "Onyx"
We can only speculate it had to do with a hardware issue with your old logicboard.
Onyx isn't a backup program. It's a clean up utility.
It has initial "checks" that also can be performed with Disk Utility, likely the developer of OnyX saw a need to check a users drive before performing cleaning and maintenance aspects.
Some folks in the Apple community feel these aren't ever necessary and there isn't a reason to do "routine maintenance."
In the past there was some performance issues if certain maintenance wasn't performed because Unix was designed to run it's tasks during the middle of the night, so people had to do them manually to regain their performance. OnyX, Cocktail, Yasi and other programs sprang up to address the problem.
However Apple addressed the cause in later OS X versions and it's not a issue anymore for anyone to worry about.
But it did take considerable time to get everyone to relax and not fret over having to do any routine maintenance, people were doing more harm than good.
Now I recommend OnyX as a troubleshooting technique, not a maintenance technique anymore because Mac's don't require any routine maintenance.
Because OnyX does have those initial checks and then it does allow cleaning of cache files which can become corrupt and cause unexplained issues.
Since it's all nicely wrapped in one neat package, it's like flushing one's system and allowing it rebuild which can cure strange behavior, browser cache poisoning for instance.
https://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/020310-black-hat-wi-fi-attackers.html
And before anyone says "that issue has been addressed" keep in mind there are always new attacks occurring, caches get corrupt on their own, so sometimes it's just easier to flush out all the caches and let them rebuild again.
Since OnyX doesn't hurt anything, and it may cure the problem, there is nothing wrong in trying, if the initial checks show a bigger issue at fault like the "this volume needs repair" then that's right in the users face to report back here so we can recommend further action.
Why does this message show up? ... but "why" is elusive.
Most people don't know why without detailed examination of the hardware, so they can't answer your question.
Only we can "guess" that it had something to do with your logicboard being replaced.
Repair the drive and if it occurs again, you likely have a failing drive, replace it.

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Verifying volume “Macintosh HD”
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when running the Utility disx app... it says the "HFS VOLUME NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED"...
I've used the repair button to do it, and eventhough it repaired something, it didn't really repair the HFS vol... 'cause it keeps giving me the same error, over and over again...
HOW CAN I REPAIR IT?
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE HFS VOL?
HOW DOES IT BREAK?
PLEASE HEEEEEEELP

Hi majjo84;
I would not recommend that you reinstall the operating system. I don't think it is necessary. Also if you are short of free space it will fail unless you do the reinstall using Erase & Install instead of Archive & Install. If you do the E&I, you will lose everything. So you must make sure you have a good backup before you even think about the reinstall.
I think that clean the disk be removing things you don't need is the way to go.
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Powerbook G4 10.4.11 won't start from hard drive . Tried repair, " Invalid sibling link,invalid B tree header, invalid map node,invalid record type,the volume needs to be repaired.Powerbook G4 10.4.11 won't start from hard drive . Tried repair, " The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972).Invalid sibling link,invalid B tree header, invalid map node,invalid record type,the volume needs to be repaired.
The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972).

kauribill wrote:
" The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972).Invalid sibling link,invalid B tree header, invalid map node,invalid record type,the volume needs to be repaired.
The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972).
This is a directory issue that Disk Utility cannot fix. Although it manifests itself as a software issue sometimes it may be hardware based. See DiskUtility reports "Underlying task reported failure" when repairing avolume http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1901?viewlocale=en_US". You can try using a utility like TechTool Pro, Drive Genius or Disk Warrior to repair and replace the directory. Another option would be to use the Archive and Install feature to reinstall. If the problem returns after correction you may have a failing or failed HDD.
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Hard Drive Volume Needs to be Repaired - Please help!

I actually posted this question before, so if you happen to read this for the second time, I do apologize for that. The reason I am posting again is because I couldn't solve the problem, and when I called Apple care today, they asked me to extend my Applecare to 3 years first or pay a one-time $49.99 fee (I bought my mbp in May). I understand this process, but right now I do not have this budget so I need to find help here. I really appreciate all your help in advance.
I ran Disk Utility the other day, and while verifying and repairing the "Disk permissions" seemed to work okay, when I clicked "Verify Disk," a pop-up windon said (I don't quite understand what the following message means):
First Aid failed
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The underlying task reported failure on exit
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However the "Repair Disk" buttom is faded grey and inactive, so I couldn't repair the HD volume right away. I tried to insert the Installtion CD and started up the computer by pressing down "c" in order to start up and repair the HD using the CD. However, even though I was finally able to see the active "Repair Disk" buttom in the "install mode" with the CD inserted, when I clicked the repair buttom, it still showed the exact same message as I mentioned before (the bold texts). I then guess I couldn't repair the volume HD this way either.
The other thing I don't understand is I actually ran the Apple Hardware Test using the installation CD too, but after both normal and extended check, it said my HD is fine - there's no problem found. So I really don't know what is causing the Disk Utility message and the HD volume failure.
Could someone give me sugesstions what to do to fix the problem? I really really appreicate all kind of assistance! Thank you very much!
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Claire, the message you received when you ran Disk Utility's disk repair routine from the Installation Disc 1 simply means that there are problems with your drive that Disk Utility can't fix.
It's possible (but not certain) that the current full version of Tech Tools Pro <http://www.micromat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=164&Itemid=8 5> could repair your hard drive. But you would have to buy the application.
For no-cost approaches here are two suggestions:
1 It's possible (but not likely) that simply doing an Archive & Install from your Installation Disc 1 might fix the problem. If you don't have a convenient way to back up all your data to an external drive or DVD, it may be worth a try.
2 A complete erase (using the "zero" option in Disk Utility), followed by installation of the OS from your Installation Disc 1 should get the drive back in good shape (as it passed Hardware Test). This will of course erase all your applications and data files, so they should first be backed up somehow.
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