Hard Drive and Disk Utility Failure on Macbook Pro
Ok, so I've had this Macbook Pro since Sept. 2006 and I upgraded the operation system to Leopard about a year and a half ago. I've had no problems until now.
A few days ago I did a software update for the OS, and didn't seem to have any issues. The next day when I booted up the computer, it was very slow in starting up. When it did start up, it only displayed the Macintosh HD and not my files, but a few minutes later everything else loaded.
When I ran disk utility it just said that the hard drive needed to be repaired. The error was talking about a file on the server that was supposed to be numbered 1002 and instead was labeled 501 (?)
Now my issues is, I can't find the Leopard disc, (i moved and I think I lost it?) and all I have is the original Tiger OS disc. I tried to reinstall the HD after backing up the files I needed onto my external. The Tiger OS disc will not work, it says there isn't enough space to be installed onto the computer. Also now whenever I turn on the computer the screen is grey with the apple logo, goes through the blue screen launch and just pops up the window that says "Mac OS can't be installed on your HD"
So right now I am frustrated. If anyone has any advice, please let me have it. Am I completely out of luck or could Apple help me? I no longer have applecare btw, it expired this past October.
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"I upgraded the operation system to Leopard about a year and a half ago."
Your system info confirms you have Snow Leopard (10.6.2) installed.
Leopard (10.5) & Snow Leopard (10.6) are 2 separate OS systems.
You need your Snow Leopard DVD to repair the damage if that is the OS that is currently installed on your MBP.
"When I ran disk utility it just said that the hard drive needed to be repaired."
If SL is the DVD you cannot locate then you will need borrow a retail SL DVD & run the +"repair disc"+ setting or purchase one of the following to repair:
DiskWarrior
Highly recommended for *directory damage* repairs.
TechTool Pro
Multi-functional utility.
Drive Genius Multi-functional utility.
You will need to make your own decision on which to purchase. Read up on them on their websites because each does something a little different.
You must use the versions that are compatible w/your OS system & keep the utilities updated to avoid damaging/harming/trashing your system.
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