In the process of installing OS X Maverick on mac mini; got error "Filesystem verify or Repair failed"

Hi,
I am in the process of installing Maverick on my Mac Mini. I got an error: "Filesystem verify or Repair failed".
Most threads suggest that I either:
1. restart process,
2. install disk and try again,
3. recover disk
Since I am in the middle of installing, I cannot seem to go back to my working OS to restart the process. Since Maverick is available in the App Store, i cannot use a disk for it. That leaves me with recovering the disk. Can anyone suggest how I can do this without destroying all my files on the computer?
Thanks,

Thanks for your advice.
I do have a backup, but I can't access it right now. I tried the OS X Recovery, but when I try the "Command-R" option, it just goes right back into the install. I have used the "Command-R" option before, so I know when and how long to hold it for. I just couldn't get it to not enter the install. I did manage to at one point get a prompt where it asked me if I wanted to install from Macintosh HD (main partition) or Backup (secondary partition), but I chose Macintosh HD, and it went back into the install. I couldn't get that option again for whatever reason.
Is there a way I can just start from scratch? Both Snow Leopard and Mavericks are online only. Is there a way to pause the install, connect to the internet and install a brand new (wipe out all files - I can always use by backup to restore my important files later) copy of the OS?
Thanks,

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