Disk Repair message

Question

Hi all,
I got this message below when doing a disk repair.It is not normal isn't it? Does my HDD need to be replace? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you
Permissions repair complete
Verifying volume “Macintosh HD”
Performing live verification.
Checking Journaled HFS Plus volume.
Checking extents overflow file.
Checking catalog file.
Missing thread record (id = 1852202)
Incorrect number of thread records
Checking multi-linked files.
Checking catalog hierarchy.
Invalid volume file count
(It should be 643200 instead of 643201)
Checking extended attributes file.
Checking volume bitmap.
Checking volume information.
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.

Answer 1

Hi d,
darichan wrote:
I got this message below when doing a disk repair.It is not normal isn't it?
No, not normal.
Does my HDD need to be replace?
Maybe. Need to run Repair Disk on it and see if directory can be fixed. If directory cannot be fixed, then either a stronger utility such as Disk Warrior is needed, or a new HD.
If it does indeed repair the directory, need to watch it closer for awhile, as directory corruption may be caused by improper software behavior, or by failing hardware. If it's the hardware, it's going to keep getting worse until HD no longer functions, so best to get a new HD ASAP. Check SMART status in Disk Utility and run Apple Hardware Test from an install disc which shipped with your MBP.
Message was edited by: tjk