Volume Structure Failed

I ran TechTools on a PowerMac (Dual 2.0ghz G5) that has many crashes and the "Volume Structure" test failed. Does this mean the HD needs to be replaced, or will reformatting the HD fix this problem?
Thanks

I do not use this Mac myself- another member of our design staff does- and she seems to only have this propblem when using Illustrator (CS2).
There are some (older) threads on how we ran into trouble early on with combination of plug-ins, PPC apps, and running Ill and CS2 together.
A lean mean system with 4GB RAM helps. And don't import from G4/5 PPC apps, those have to be reinstalled.
I would run Applejack + Memtest. TechTools Deluxe latest may be free and add more, but DW4 should be indispensable to your "arsenal" of utilities - a must have.
If not a new drive, every drive needs to have two backups, consider that a minimum "rotating sets" AND a solid system image, no extras or frills.
Catching errors immediately and not rebooting etc to avoid one error on top of another is essential, to catch it early. Install Applejack and have people run that immediately, and follow up with a SAFE BOOT.
If someone needs to work, with an image of the system that everyone needs, it would be easy to pull a drive for testing and repair, reimaging, and try to keep any and all data on a separate drive that is frequently backed up.

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