Problem verifying destination volume

I am attempting to upgrade to Tiger via the DVD installation disc. I am trying to perform the basic upgrade in order to preserve the files on my computer. Each time I get to the "verifying destination volume" it essentially times out and says installation unsuccessful. Any help is much appreciated.

Hi joshua,
first make sure you have the retail full install DVD. Then follow this procedure: 10.4 Tiger Upgrade: Decision tree+Checklist
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Problems installing, cant verify destination volume

I'm trying to install Tiger 10.4 and everything goes well until I get to the "install" phase. During "Preparing the Disk" when it's "Verifying Destination Volume" which I previously chose my HD when I was prompted in the beginning, it fails. If I restart like it tells me to, the same thing happens. Anyone know what this means?

Hi frogtooth,
first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSIONS!
There are too many possible reasons for your problem. Make sure you have the retail full install version of Tiger, then follow this procedure: 10.4 Tiger Upgrade: Decision tree+Checklist.
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Tiger upgrade - computer stuck on verifying destination volume

When I begin installation, the bar freezes on Preparing the Disk - verifying destination volume....? I have run disk utility before installation... what else can I do?

Hi hproducer,
first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSIONS!
You might want to try this: 10.4 Tiger Upgrade: Decision tree+Checklist

I have installed ACDSee Pro3 and have problem to transfer photofiles from device: I got the message; The item could not be edited because you do not have sufficent access privileges or destination volume is no longer available." What can I do?

I have installed ACDSee Pro3 and have problem to transfer photofiles from device: I got the message; The item could not be edited because you do not have sufficent access privileges or destination volume is no longer available." What can I do?

Ask the ACDSee Pro support personnel.
With iPhoto that message means the library is a referenced library (photo not copied when imported into iPhoto's structure) and the source file is not where it was when first added to the library. I don't know how ACDSee works. Does it have a referenced mode as opposed to copying photos into its structure?
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No Destination Volume; Disk Utility problems too!

I have an Imac G5. I was having problems with my old OS (panther)--basically it was corrupted and kept crashing and then wouldn't even load. So I ran out and bought Tiger (as I had lost my original Panther install CD, I figured I might as well upgrade since I was doling out the cash for the software).
I did an archive install so that I could rescue my music from the old harddrive, which worked. Then I tried to trash the "previous system" folder but the computer froze each time I tried to empty the trash. I figured I'd better re-install Tiger (this time doing an erase install), since applications were running kind of slowly and I didn't want the stuff on the old software to corrupt my nice new Tiger.
In re-installing Tiger, however, the system seemed to crash. I re-booted the computer and now the installer doesn't recognize my hard drive--there aren't any icons to choose in the destination volume section.
I went into disk utility and ran first aid on what I assume is the harddrive (something which says 74.5GB and then some numbers). The error message I got was: "the underlying task reported failure on exit." From reading some other posts in this forum, this sounds like quite a bad thing. I tried to run techtools delux, but the computer didn't load it (not sure if it is the appropriate version for tiger anyway, since the version isn't listed on the cd or anywhere in my applecare literature).
Ah, she should zero out her harddrive, you say. Well, here's what I've done: I made a partition (sucessfully, I think) and tried to zero out the new disk (which, for some reason is called diskos3). Afterwards the installer should recognize my harddrive, right?
Wrong! Turns out the disk can't be erased due to the same error message as before: "the underlying task reported failure on exit."
Okay, that's the end of my sad, sorry tale. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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You probably will. It's possible that it became unplugged, in which case it needs to be plugged in again.
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Can't install 10.4.9 on my internal hard drive - no destination volume

Hello,
I replaced the internal hard drive of my MacBook2.1 and am attempting to install Mac OS 10.4.9
Here are the specs:
500 GB Western Digital BPKT Scorpio Black Internal SATA Hard Drive
Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GHz
1 GB of memory
I start up the MacBook and insert the Install disk. I encounter a problem when at the 'Select Destination' section of the install. It says to 'Select a destination volume to install the Mac OS X software' but there is no destination volume available to select!
This led me to opening the 'Disk Utility'. When the Disk Utility is open, it shows the hard drive (the SMART status is verified) on the left. However, it says the total capacity of the HD is 3.6 TB, which is not correct. I erase the HD with the 'Mac OS Extended (journaled)' volume format. I attempt to partition the HD with one partition with the same format. When I click 'Partition' a window pops up that says 'Partition failed with the error - Input/output error'.
Not sure what to do to prevent this error. I do have install disks for Mac OS 10.5.4 and can partition the HD with that, but still no destination volume available when tryint to install 10.4.9. The MacBook2.1 can with version 10.4.9 and I cannot install 10.5.4.
I had read some discussions about problems with External HD's but haven't read any on Internal. I am really hoping someone can help me with this problem as I bought this MacBook second hand (from my wonderful sister) and am unfamiliar with it. Do I need a particular HD to install 10.4.9 properly? I'm all ears.
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Hello,
Was Highlander85's issue ever been resolved?A
I'm experiencing the exact same problem as Highlander85 except my system is an iMac and I'm attempting to erase/partition an internal Seagate Barracuda 500G SATA. I have tried everything that Highlander tried and still no luck. I also confirmed w/Seagate that adjusting jumper settings for this drive is not necessary. Is there a chance there is an issue w/my RAM or would you think it's time to open up my machine again and R/R myHDD while I am still within the stores return policy?
The spec's for my system per your last reply are below:
OS X 10.4.7 (Have original disks)
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac5,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 2.5 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: IM51.0090.B09
SMC Version (system): 1.9f4
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After migrating to a new MBP, when saving or opening documents, I sometimes (but not always) get a warning such as: "Word cannot save this document due to a naming or permissions error on the destination volume." Can someone please explain?

I recently migrated from a MBP with OS 10.6 to a MCB with OS 10.8. Some glitches are popping up. Here's the one on my mind at the moment:
When saving or opening documents, I get a warning such as: "Word cannot save this document due to a naming or permissions error on the destination volume." Can someone please explain?

Since this is isolated to a single file, try exporting it to Interchange Format (.inx), then open and save the resulting file as a new InDesign file.
Since the problem occurs during export, that may not be possible. Another option to try would be to copy all elements, page by page, and "paste in place" into a new document the same size. If you used layers, be sure to enable "paste remembers layers" in the layers panel menu.
This kind of problem is often indicative of an underlying font issue. You said there are only three fonts, and you should verify that in Type > Find Font... Try replacing, at least temporarily the fonts in use with something else that you know to be reliable from other documents. You might want to do this before the other steps.
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"Destination Volume" isn't showing up during re-installation

Hi all,
My Powerbook just crashed all of a sudden last night; when i tried restarting it, I got the Finder icon with a question mark in the middle. I tried reinstalling and restoring using the original CD's, but when the time comes to select my destination volume, my HDD doesn't show up in the list of options. I tried using Disk Utility to repair the drive, but it isnt showing up there either.
Is my HD done?
I have a Powerbook G4, use a 10.3.9 and have never really had any major problem with the OS. I dont think they are related, but just so you know, I dropped my laptop about 6 months back and the battery was being pretty erratic after that. I haven't used the battery since then .. the computer was working fine though.
Any help is appreciated ... thanks a lot!

Hi Again mkkelso!
Your issue is slightly different than the OP's.
As I don't think you have yet installed, an OS, on the new Hard Drive, you won't be able to start up in Safe Mode
Refer to My Response HERE, in your other Topic New hard drive, need to reinstall OS, but having problems, and continue the discourse, in that Thread.
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4.6 updater doesn't provide a destination volume

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Getting this error when saving: Names longer than 31 characters are not supported on the destination volume

I've just tried to save a document in Pages and got this error
Names longer than 31 characters are not supported on the destination volume
Never had a problem like this before. I haven't changed disks or formatted disks. Running latest Yosemite 10.10
The only reference I can find to this error on the internet says that it's for applications prior to OS X which I think we can discount.
The only other reference I can find in the support community relates to one person with problems saving attachments in Mail and dates from early 2014.
Can anybody give me a suggestion on what I might need to do?
Thanks

What format are you saving to?
Where are you saving the files to and what is that volume formatted as?
Have you tested with files from other applications, such as TextEdit?
Peter

Cannot install or Update. No destination Volume appears.

Update installers and original Tiger disk will begin installation, but stop at "Select destination volume" with a blank window--I can't make any selection, as there isn't anything to select, and I have to force quit. This seems to happen with any update, and also the original install disk. My disk is Tiger 10.4.1 and my machine has done auto updates to 10.4.3--I am trying to get to 10.4.6, and upgrade other mac software that I use (iPhoto, iTunes). Disk utility stops at the end of it's process--with "unexpected exit" error, and "minor bit map error"--I get a message saying disk utility can't fix the problem.
I invested in Techtool Pro 4.1.1 (which did install without a problem), and then resolved the few issues it had when testing. It now runs the tests with no errors found, but I have the same problems as above (no installation volume), and anything I try is VERY, VERY slow. Any suggestions or what I can try short of erase and install?? I have 40 GB of stuff on the machine, and can't easily backup or move it without purchasing more hardware and software. Wait--I don't think I can even erase and install, as the process doesn't get that far to even let me select options. Help.

It sounds like you have a directory issue. What you might want to do is get a friends machine to backup your data to.
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
suggests several methods of doing that.
http://www.macmaps.com/directoryfaq.html
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Panther Upgrade - destination volume?

First time poster-- I have OS 10.2x and want to upgrade to 10.3 Panther.
I inserted the install disc, followed the Installer instructions through the Introduction, License, etc until I reached the phase on Destination Volume. There was nothing to select. The pane was empty.The continue button did not activate. Only active button was Go Back. I quit the Installer and after several hours figured out how to get the CD out and restore to my original OS. Here I am.
Why isn't there a choice for the destination volume?
Does there need to be one?
How do I move to the next phase and get the newer version loaded? I may be asking too many questions at once. I did look through previous posts and found nothing specific to my problem. There are a lot of posts!
Thank you.
Steve
PowerPC G4 iMac Mac OS X (10.2.x) 800MHz, 512 MB

Yes.
I then attempted another restart. Same result. I saw a "show log" on the menu and clicked on it and it said the following:
Error detected
Name: NSGenericException
Reason: Target volume is damaged and cannot be repaired by the
installer
Completed installation steps:
Remaining installation steps:
Install failed
Error detected
Name: NSGenericException
I performed a Disk utility and checked the Panther install disk and they are ok.
Not knowing exactly what I was doing, i ran a repair disk permissions on the HD and it repaired some things and completed.
I then repair disk and got the following:
Keys of of order (in red letters)
Rebuilding Catolog B-tree
The volume MacIntosh HD could not be repaired (red letters)
Error: The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972) (in red letters)
Repair attempted on 1 volume
0 HFS volumes repaired (in green letters)
1 volume could not be reapired (in red letters)
I am now back to Jaguar and running like when I bought it. I Just really want to upgrade, that's all.
Thanks to all for your input.
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restart
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