Failed Volume Structure on TechTool..

I was doing the tests on TechTool and failed the volume structure test. It didn't tell me why and when I tried to repair it, it didn't allow me to. Is this something I should worry about. I just got the computer and don't want problems right away.

I hope you aren't using the PowerPC version 4.1.x because it will not work on Intel Macs.
MicroMat has a beta of their universal binary 4.5 available. I would, however, recommend using the Disk Utility that came on your MBP.

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  • How to fix failed volume structure

    I ran tech tool deluxe and got the diagnostic that the volume structure failed the test.  Tech Tool Deluxe doesn't offer an option to "fix" this problem.

    Does it boot to Single User Mode, CMD+s keys at bootup, if so try...
    /sbin/fsck -fy
    Repeat until it shows no errors fixed.
    (Space between fsck AND -fy important).
    Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck...
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214
    Just recently I ran into a problem when I tried to Verify my hard disk and when it tried to verify the catalog, it responded "Invalid sibling link." Repair Disk didn't work. I searched the web and Apple's site, and couldn't find anything useful except to buy DiskWarrior or reformat the drive. Knowing that OS X is built on Unix gave me a few clues on how to proceed. The solution is pretty simple:
    Boot off the OS X CD (reboot, hold C while booting).
    The installer will load up, go to Utilities in the menu and run Terminal.
    Type df and look for the drive that has your Mac system mounted---you'll have to unmount this. On my MacBook Pro, it was /dev/disk0s2.
    Type umount /dev/disk0s2, replacing disk0s2 with whatever disk your OS lives on.
    Type fsck_hfs -r /dev/disk0s2. If you umounted the wrong thing, it will complain that you can't repair a mounted drive. Go back and umount the right thing and repeat this step.
    Just for fun, you might want to run another fsck_hfs on your disk (use the -f option because your drive is probably journaled). Hope this helps someone so they don't buy a program that's going to do pretty much what we did with fsck_hfs, and so they don't waste time searching for an answer to no avail. By the way, TechTool Deluxe (3.1.1) didn't find the Catalog problem for some reason (you'll have this on a CD if you have AppleCare), which is why I resorted to fsck.
    http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20070204093925888
    Your best bet is DiskWarrior, you need the CD/DVD though.
    http://www.alsoft.com/DiskWarrior/
    But others that may work…
    Drive Genius…
    http://www.prosofteng.com/products/drive_genius.php
    TechTool Pro…
    http://www.micromat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=83

  • Failed volume structure on tech tool deluxe

    i tested my mac book pro with tech tool delux and the volume structure failed. what should i do? i don't have a way to back up my files right now.... my volume sometimes takes a few seconds to work when i play music. is this a related problem?

    hi tcbc59 - Welcome to Apple Discussions!
    your hard drive is in bad shape..... playing music uses your hard drive so, yes, that can certainly be related....
    you need to try to back-up whatever you can. can you not go buy a blank DVD and burn a disk using your superdrive?
    (i don't use tech tool deluxe) have to tried to repair the drive using that app?
    if not, Diskwarrior can probably fix the problem(s).
    if TT and DW cannot fix it, then you're looking at reinitializing your hard drive and reinstalling everything. sometimes this is all one can do....
    but again, back-up whatever you can before doing anything else.... post back if none of this helped. good luck! cheers

  • Failed volume structures test using TechTool Pro

    Tech tool pro not recognizing main hard drive, only the eDrive! How can I initialize the corrupt main drive?

    No only the internal drive I installed in Bay 2 shows up in D.Utility, or I could erase the disk1s2 from there. Checking Sys. Profiler,and comparing the data there to original hardware overview, the only thing different is the Boot ROM version, but that may be due to a system upgrade fom Tiger to Snow Leopard??

  • "Volume Structure Failed" in TechTool Deluxe

    I tried to run Disk Utility on my laptop last night and it said that it "stopped reapiring "XXX" because the following error was encountered. The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972)" It said there was an invalid catalog record type and volume check failed.
    I then ran the lastest update of the TechTool Deluxe CD. Everything passed except the Volume Structure.
    There were some "used nodes" and "free nodes" that differed--those numbers showed up in green as "favorable changes". "Leaf Record Count" showed up in red as an "unusual change". When I go to repair, it says that "unusual values in the volume structure have been dectected. Before repairing the volume structure, it is suggested that you back up your data. FAILURE TO BACKUP YOUR DATA MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF DATA!".
    I do have a Retrospect Backup on my external drive, but I'm still a little nervous about clicking the "repair" button. How likely is data loss with this particular error that it's trying to repair?
    I'd like to call Apple Support (I'm still under AppleCare for another week or so), but I'm not sure if they have Saturday hours.

    Okay, here's what I ended up doing. I did end up calling Applecare Tech support, but mostly only to inquire about potential coverage if I needed it--since I was one week away from the expiration of Applecare. They opened a "case" for me and Applecare would remain in effect for 30 from the opening of the case. This was good news.
    I tried using Disk Utility to repair the problem but it wouldn't work. I had repaired permissions and attempted to run “Check and Repair Disk”. Disk Utility said that it “stopped repairing ‘xxx’ because the following error was encountered. The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972)”. It then said that there was an invalid catalog record type-volume check failed-volume was not repaired.
    A friend of mine has DiskWarrior for Panther so we were going to try that before trying the TechTools Deluxe CD that I had just updated from the Apple site.
    Went over today to do that. Unfortunately, we couldn't get the computer to boot up with the DW disk. It would boot up with the Install disc & TTD, but not DW. We tried booting with the option key. It did show that we could boot from "utility CD", but the minute we hit the arrow key after selecting it, we got a circle with a slash through it. We called DW support and they said that my computer was newer than the CD. This was strange since my friend's larger G4 Powerbook was only a couple of weeks older than mine and DW works fine on hers.
    Anyway, we ran TTD and let it repair. Ran DU again and it still showed a problem that it could not repair. Ran it again--same thing. Ran TTD again--just to test. It showed that there was nothing that needed repairing. Ran DU yet again--3rd time for the afternoon. Did repair permissions first, then Repair Disk. Strangely enough, now it said the volume was fine and needed no repairing.
    So, at least for the moment, things seem okay. Not sure exactly which step worked or if it was just a combination, but I'm just happy that it finally passed DU check.
    I will continue to monitor for the next few weeks.

  • TechTool Delux - VRAM Failed and Volume Structure Failed

    So I ran TechTool Delux today.. my VRAM failed, as well as my Volume structure.
    Now, it says that I should quit all apps, restart, check recently added hardware for proper installation, run the computer from another volume (if available), reinstall the OS, and finally contact applecare.
    now, is it really necessary to reinstall the OS? i'm not even sure if I could, i'm not experienced with reinstalling an OS.
    as for the Volume structure fail, it asks me to run techtool on boot, which is what i'm about to do.
    anybody have experience with these fails? any help is appreciated.

    When VRAM fails on a Powerbook, it means the logicboard needs replacement as the graphics chip is usually on the logicboard.
    Volume structure failure may indicate a hard drive dying or simply a damaged directory. If your data isn't backed up, I'd get Prosoft Data Rescue and external hard drive to attempt to recover data from the drive. If your data is backed up, I'd get Alsoft Disk Warrior to attempt to repair the directory. To learn how to backup your data, see my FAQ*:
    http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
    * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

  • Volume structure failed error #2 techtool deluxe

    Hello,
    can the volume structure be repaired if techtool deluxe cant repair it.I am having major issues here since the latest security update its taken me this long just to startup from TT disc

    Hi
    I believe you will need TechTool Pro, as I don't know if Deluxe can do it or not, or Alsoft's DiskWarrior to repair your disk if Disk Utility can't.
    Steve

  • Volume Structure Failed message

    When I run the Techtool Deluxe software on both hard drives, the original hard drive from Apple and another WD 320 drive I bought and installed I get the Volume Structure Failed message on both and Techtool Deluxe cannot repair either. Anyone have ideas on what is causing this problem and what it means?
    Volume Structure
    Failed
    TechTool Deluxe can scan volumes for problems related to the numerous structures that are necessary for the volumes to operate correctly. If problems are found, TechTool Deluxe can attempt to repair the damage to help reduce the chance of future problems.
    If TechTool Deluxe has discovered problems with the volume structure of a volume, allow the program to repair the problem. Quite often these issues are minor, but sometimes they can be indicative of a more serious problem. If the problem persists, consider backing up the device, reformatting the media, replacing the data, and then testing again.

    Disk First Aid's repair process only works on a single pass basis. That is, it will make a pass, and attempt to repair the first problem it encounters, then exit. In order to successfully use Disk FirtAid's repair process, you must perform the repair numerous times, until no error message is displayed.
    When Disk First Aid completes without any error message, then any repairs were performed successfully. If the error messages always continue, then it was unable to make the needed repairs.
    The only problem with this process is, how many times to try the repair process before giving up, since the process doesn;t give you any idea of many more passes will be needed. You know a message, like, "Hey, almost done, maybe two more passes" would be helpful.
    Instead you just need to guess, and if it takes more then four or five passes, it is probably beyond the ability of Disk First Aid to repair. However, it is still possible that fsck (file system check) may be able to complete the repair that Disk Utility was trying to fix. Actually Disk Utility uses the fsck program, but fsck when run from the single user mode can be more effective, since the file system can be completely unmounted and checked.
    To run fsck from single user mode, restart your Mac and hold down the Command key plus the S key (apple key and the S key held at the same time while restarting). The screen should show lines of text flowing by ending with a command prompt. at the command prompt, enter /sbin/fsck -fy and hit return.
    If problems are encountered an repaired, a message saying FILE SYSTEM WAS MODIFIED will appear. Like Disk First AId, you need to run fsck multiple times until the above message is not displayed and instead a message says the volume xxxx appears to be OK appears. When this happens, or when you decide that no amount of running fsck will work, then at the command prompt enter reboot and hit return.
    Good luck.
    Tom N.

  • Help with disk repair: "Volume Structure" failed

    Hello all:
    For the sake of full disclosure let me state right off that I am new to the world of MAC and my not have all the "MAC language" correct - so, if I misspeak (or miss-write) something I apologize.
    I have recently purchased an iMac (21.5" - 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - 4 GB 1067 MHz RAM - 1 TB harddrive) with OS X 10.6.2 installed. I have to say that after over 20 years with MicroSoft I am enjoying the stability and quality of the MAC.
    Anyway, as part of my education in the care and feeding of a MAC I ran the TechTool app yesterday. I had no indication that anything was wrong with the computer - but, I would like to become familiar with the various utilities for the care of the machine "before" a problem occurs.
    As the app ran I was pleased to see that all the tests passed (Processor, RAM, Video RAM, etc...). However the computer failed the last test: Volume Structure.
    Here are the directions I was given at the end of the test:
    Volume Structure
    Failed
    TechTool Deluxe can scan volumes for problems related to the numerous structures that are necessary for the volumes to operate correctly. If problems are found, TechTool Deluxe can attempt to repair the damage to help reduce the chance of future problems.
    If TechTool Deluxe has discovered problems with the structure of a volume, allow the program to repair the problem. Quite often these issues are minor, but sometimes they can be indicative of a more serious problem. If the problem persists, consider backing up the device, reformatting the media, replacing the data, and then testing again.
    I was also instructed to access the Apple site and download the most recent version of TechTool Deluxe that can perform repairs.
    I downloaded the software and followed the instructions to open the file in the Disk Utility app and burn a CD. Following the directions I then booted up on the CD by restarting the computer while holding the "C" key.
    The computer booted up on the CD and loaded TechTool Deluxe. I ran the same tests as above and once again the Volume Structure failed. When I clicked on repair it seemed as though the program was trying to fix the problem - then it abruptly stopped and stated that the Volume Structure could not be repaired.
    I removed the TechTool CD, rebooted the computer, installed the TechTool Deluxe that I downloaded from Apple, and ran the Disk Utility. When I tried to "Verify" the disk this is what appeared:
    Disk Utility stopped verifying "Macintosh HD"
    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.
    Following these instructions I rebooted the computer using the Mac OS X installation disk - and the only option I found was for an installation of the OS.
    OK.... I give up. Where do I go from here? Is this a serious problem? What the £$%& is going on??!!
    Any assistance would be GREATLY appreciated.
    Thanks in advance,
    Mike

    Don't worry - volume structure issues are not serious at all. Follow These Apple Instructions on how to repair your HD using Disk Utility on your installation discs.
    You might also consider acquiring a good 3rd party Utility app as there are many things they can do that Apple's DU cannot. DiskWarrior and Drive Genius are my favourites. I use them as part of my routine maintenance schedule. Prevention is better than cure. I believe one should be in every Mac user's arsenal.

  • 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.
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  • Using techtool pro found problem with "volume structure".  What to do?

    Using techtool pro found problem with "volume structure" and this was not fixed by TECHTOOL PRO.  What do you suggest I do?

    I would boot from my gray install disk (put the disk in the drive and restart holding down the C key). Then choose Utilities and run Disk Utility and click Repair Disk. As always, be sure you have a back up of your data first.

  • Volume structure failed (error = -92)?

    what does volume structure failed (error = -92) mean?

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  • Volume Strcuture Failed when checked in TechTool Deluxe

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    That's a pretty serious error. I'm pretty sure even the updated version of TechTool could not repair it.
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    I'm taking it in today to a Genius Bar so we'll see.
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