HELP!! MAC OS X won't install.

Hello! I need some help on how to get my IMac back to normal! I was downloading the Lion OS X update for my iMac and when it went to install, it came up as
"Install Failed, Mac OS X Lion couldn't be installed, because the disk Untitled 1 is damaged and can't be repaired. Click restart to restart your computer and try installing again." I have tried re-installing it and it hasn't worked. I don't know how to get it off this screen to where I can even use my computer. I have a little experience with computers but not sure what to do here. Could some one please explain in detail what I should do to get my computer back to normal. I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

songbird86 wrote:
"....the disk Untitled 1 is damaged and can't be repaired."
Your going to need the services of Apple/Authorized Repair to fix your problem as it's a iMac.
But before that the services of local data recovery PC/Mac repair to recover your files if you don't have a recent backup or system in place.

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