Startup Freezes, please help!!

My computer froze the other night and when I go to start it up I just get a blank screen. Finally the computer actually started up but nothing would open or run. I have used FirstAid to see if that helps but it says something should be 0 instead of 3...I get this message a few times. I don't mind having to reinstall original software but I don't want to lose Microsoft Office since I no longer have the backup disks. Anyone have any advice what can be done to fix this?

foley978:
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Your computer has directory problems that Apple's Disk Utility cannot repair. Both arnie and BGreg have recommended Disk Warrior, which is an excellent directory utility. I have found Tech Tool Pro to be even more powerful, so if you have either one of these, boot off the CD and run the program. DriveGenius is a similar, even more comprehensive suite than TTP, and I have heard good reports of it, although I don't own it and am not personally familiar with it, as I am with the other two. All three are excellent utilities, and you should have at least one of them in your toolbox, if you don't already.
Please do post back should you have further questions or comments.
Good luck.
cornelius
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