TechTool Deluxe 691-3100-A - What OS is this For?

I am going through a bunch of old software and found a sealed TechTool Deluxe CD with an AppleCare Protection Plan logo and the product number 691-3100-A.
According to this page TechTool Deluxe was a version of TechTool Pro placed below TechTool Lite and packaged with AppleCare by Apple.
https://www.micromat.com/component/kunena/techtool-pro-4/4256-edrive-please-go-a way#5332
This page gives some details from Apple:
TechTool Deluxe: Features
Any idea what OS this CD is for based upon the 691-3100-A number?

Best O/S for CS in my opinion is Win7 64 bit. Win8 64 bit could work too and is selling for less, but it seems you have to make a lot of changes to make it look and act like a desktop workstation.
Regarding building or buying a decent workstation, call ADK if you want some knowledgeable one-on-one assistance for building a custom fit to size workstation (high end clone builds) and really good after the sale support. If you want to build your own, do some reading on this forum and see what others are doing at various price points.
Also, you do not want to build a "cheepy" 1/3 the cost of Apple PC and expect good workstation quality and reliability. PCs do cost quite a bit less, but you will likely be best served by a high-end PC (i.e. good power supply, nice case, etc.)
You also do not metion what you will be cutting? It makes a pretty big difference on how big/fast your PC needs are for Red 4k vs HD vs SD.
Regards,
Jim

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I'll just detail what happened, any and all suggestions would be helpful.
1. Ran Permission repair utility: everything checked out
2. Ran Disk repair utility: Catalog error found
3. Rebooted mac with techtool deluxe cd.
4. Enabled all tests (including volume structure test)
5. All tests check out fine save for volume structure: which is what I expected
6. prompted me to "repair" drive, clicked "ok"
7. After repair successfully completed rebooted mac
8. Kernel Panic upon reboot
9. After multiple reboots, restarted from Tiger install disk.
10. According to Tiger install disk, main hard drive is "unmounted" and un-journaled
11. Re-started again from TechTool Deluxe Cd
12. Ran Tests again (this time only Volume Structure) Passed
TechTool completely recognizes my hard drive, and everything on it (correct amount of space used etc. While OSX says I have nothing on it, and refuses to boot normally without the aid of a CD. What are my options at this point?

Hi Jason, and a Warm Welcome to the Power Mac G5 Forum!
There is some(!) discussion of this problem here
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=120264&start=0&tstart=0
And some stable door here
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301269
You could try (if you haven't already) using the Disk Utility on the 10.4 retail disk to Mount and Repair the boot drive
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=DiskUtility/10.5/en/duh1018.html
You may be able to use Firewire TDM to access the drive, if you have another Mac
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583
and try Disk Utility from there - and maybe rescue your data, if you need to.
I haven't read it all the way through... but the early posts seem to have ended in an Erase and Install of OS X; Disk Warrior did not appear to help - but is a useful Utility to have, so may be worth a try
http://www.alsoft.com/DiskWarrior/index.html
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You can download and burn a current TechTool CD here
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25186
http://search.info.apple.com/index.html?q=applecare%20techtool%20deluxe&lr=lang_ en&search=Go&type=
https://support.apple.com/techtooldeluxe/main?id=dl
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I just bought a MacBook Pro last week, and received the AppleCare certificate and software in today's mail. As reported in this thread, the AppleCare protection plan software provided was TechTool Deluxe, version 3.1.1. When this app is loaded, it warns that it has not been fully tested with Mac OS X 10.5.1. The software loads anyway.
I called AppleCare to inquire about this. They said that, as long as the TechTool Deluxe product was installed from an AppleCare disk, then when Software Update runs, it checks to see if a newer version of TT Deluxe is available from MicroMat. If it is, then it is downloaded and installed just like Apple software.So, according to the guy I spoke with, a free upgrade to TT Deluxe would be made available once it is released by MicroMat. The key is to have TT Deluxe from your AppleCare disk installed on your system.
The tech support guy said that the TechTool Deluxe 3.1.1 system check is a non-destructive process. However, he warned that if TT Deluxe 3.1.1 offered to repair a problem it found (with volume structures, for example), do NOT have TT Deluxe attempt any repairs.
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I purchased the AppleCare Protection Plan at the time I purchased my 20" Intel iMAC. It comes with Micromat's TechTool Deluxe CD. Any opinions on whether this is safe to run in an Intel MAC (or even if it will run?) I would be more comfortable with one that was designed for the Intel MACs but see no hint of this on Micromat's site or the Apple site.

The MacFixit page says that TechTool is not compatible with the Rosetta technology that runs on your computer (or mine.)
Check here for more info:
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20060126094146180#comments
iMac Intel Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.4)

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I ran Techtool Deluxe after having installed OS X Lion. When it gets to the Video Ram test it quits. If I disable this test all is fine. What's wrong with testing video ram on OSX Lion?
Thanks.
G

Same problem. I've been having a lot of weird issues ever since Lion. Safari has crashed about ten times in the last two days and my mac keeps logging off all by its self. It seems that Techtool Deluxe and Lion don't go well together...when it starts it says that it hasn't been tested with Lion, and they no longer include it with AppleCare, so it seems that apple has discontinued the application. I'd say that from here on out, Techtool Deluxe will simply be a memory of the past...so probably just don't use it anymore.

"Volume Structure Failed" in TechTool Deluxe

I tried to run Disk Utility on my laptop last night and it said that it "stopped reapiring "XXX" because the following error was encountered. The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972)" It said there was an invalid catalog record type and volume check failed.
I then ran the lastest update of the TechTool Deluxe CD. Everything passed except the Volume Structure.
There were some "used nodes" and "free nodes" that differed--those numbers showed up in green as "favorable changes". "Leaf Record Count" showed up in red as an "unusual change". When I go to repair, it says that "unusual values in the volume structure have been dectected. Before repairing the volume structure, it is suggested that you back up your data. FAILURE TO BACKUP YOUR DATA MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF DATA!".
I do have a Retrospect Backup on my external drive, but I'm still a little nervous about clicking the "repair" button. How likely is data loss with this particular error that it's trying to repair?
I'd like to call Apple Support (I'm still under AppleCare for another week or so), but I'm not sure if they have Saturday hours.

Okay, here's what I ended up doing. I did end up calling Applecare Tech support, but mostly only to inquire about potential coverage if I needed it--since I was one week away from the expiration of Applecare. They opened a "case" for me and Applecare would remain in effect for 30 from the opening of the case. This was good news.
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A friend of mine has DiskWarrior for Panther so we were going to try that before trying the TechTools Deluxe CD that I had just updated from the Apple site.
Went over today to do that. Unfortunately, we couldn't get the computer to boot up with the DW disk. It would boot up with the Install disc & TTD, but not DW. We tried booting with the option key. It did show that we could boot from "utility CD", but the minute we hit the arrow key after selecting it, we got a circle with a slash through it. We called DW support and they said that my computer was newer than the CD. This was strange since my friend's larger G4 Powerbook was only a couple of weeks older than mine and DW works fine on hers.
Anyway, we ran TTD and let it repair. Ran DU again and it still showed a problem that it could not repair. Ran it again--same thing. Ran TTD again--just to test. It showed that there was nothing that needed repairing. Ran DU yet again--3rd time for the afternoon. Did repair permissions first, then Repair Disk. Strangely enough, now it said the volume was fine and needed no repairing.
So, at least for the moment, things seem okay. Not sure exactly which step worked or if it was just a combination, but I'm just happy that it finally passed DU check.
I will continue to monitor for the next few weeks.

TechTool Deluxe appearantly deactivated my hard disc

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TechTools Deluxe (Re: Video RAM and reinstall)

I have the annoying screen inverter/logic board whine (yes I know this has been talked to death here), sometimes not so bad and sometimes I can hear it over a desktop PC is the bearing going out in one of the fans. I happen to be visiting family in a city with an Apple Store this weekend, so I thought I would talk to a real person face to face. Anyways, I ran the TechTools Deluxe CD that I received a week of so after I got my MacBook Pro. To see if there was anything else besides, my whine to mention to them and will you look what came up
Video RAM
Failed
Video RAM, as all components of your video circuitry, must be fully functional for graphics to be properly displayed. Damaged VRAM can cause missing bits, screen noise, system lock ups, or freezes. TechTool Deluxe tests the VRAM on the Macintosh main logic board, as well as some third-party video cards.
If the VRAM test should fail, try these steps in order and run the test again after each step:
o Quit all other applications.
o Restart the system.
o Check any recently-added hardware for proper installation.
o Run the computer from another volume (if available).
o Reinstall the OS.
o Contact AppleCare.
I have done everything except reinstall the OS and contact AppleCare.
Anyways I wanted to know first of all if anyone else had gotten this error and if so did a reinstall fix it? Secondly how hard is the reinstall, I come from years and years of DOS, 3.1, 95, 98, Me, and XP, and one thing all of them have tought me, is reinstalls are horrible, drivers don't work again, ect. So is OSX easy or should I just ask them to look at it this weekend?
Oh and the Apple Diagnostic on the OSX cd 1 says everything is fine.

Well the apple test (on disk 1 of OSX) states that nothing is wrong. Though I will test again when the temp gets high since some people had been detecting problems.
as for 10.4.6 I downloaded it the other day.
I repaired the permissions had a couple things that it corrected (I don't know if I posting them would do any good) Out of curiousity how to permissions get incorrect? I'm so used to the windows file structure and DOS before that that i am a little confused. The last apple used alot before this macbook was an old Applee IIE.
and the TechTools still says there is an error, every time I have run the test. Though there have been some differences when I reboot or turn of and wait a second and then restart.

Techtool Deluxe don't works with Mac OS X 10.7.x Lion...

Hello,
i have installed Mac OS X Lion on my iMac from Late 2009 and buy it with Apple Care Protection here in Germany.
The Progam Techtool Pro does not work under Lion. Installing succesfull and display when starting an Error-Message (Techtool Deluxe not tested under Lion)
Where have any question for recommend Update. The Techtool Pro works only with Mac OS X 10.4.x too 10.6.x ...?
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My new Mini comes with the internal power supply and the cord that comes with it is too short. Is it safe to use an extension cord with it?
Also, is there anyway to turn off the start-up chime? I have headphones plugged into it and with my older Mini as long as I did that I didn't hear the chimes.
Last, what happened to the up and down arrows to navigate? I usually use the mouse scroll wheel but my mother can't because of carpal tunnel (she got my old Mini).
You can use an extension cord however personally I would not. I would however recommend getting a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Source.) You can find them at your local office supply store, Costco, Best Buy or local computer store. A much safer solution and it offers an additional layer of protection for your computer investment.
Regarding the start up chime, there are utilities for turning it off. You can find them by doing a Google Search however once again I'd recommend against it because the chime is an important part of the startup sequence. That being said why are you turning off the computer, please read your owners manual! If you insist on shutting down your computer rather than letting it sleep then simply turn down the sound prior to shutting it down.
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TechTool Deluxe Q

Hey all, I did a quick scan and my MB failed on the Volume Structure part. It said I have to download something from the apple site that hopefully will help. The directions said that I have to burn the disk to a CD before I use it, can I just run the file without burning it?
Here is the error:
Volume Structure
Failed
TechTool Deluxe can scan volumes for problems related to the numerous structures that are necessary for the volumes to operate correctly. If problems are found, TechTool Deluxe can attempt to repair the damage to help reduce the chance of future problems.
If TechTool Deluxe has discovered problems with the volume structure of a volume, allow the program to repair the problem. Quite often these issues are minor, but sometimes they can be indicative of a more serious problem. If the problem persists, consider backing up the device, reformatting the media, replacing the data, and then testing again.
Thanks
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Just did Disk Utility and I had some errors with "Verify Disk".
Checking Volume Information.
Invalid Volume File Count.
(It should be 910624 instead of 910625)
Invalid Directory Count.
(It should be 207901 instead of 207900)
The Volume Macintosh HD needs to be repaired.
Error: Filesystem verify or repair failed.
My repair button is grayed out so I'm not sure what to do.

TechTool Delux - VRAM Failed and Volume Structure Failed

So I ran TechTool Delux today.. my VRAM failed, as well as my Volume structure.
Now, it says that I should quit all apps, restart, check recently added hardware for proper installation, run the computer from another volume (if available), reinstall the OS, and finally contact applecare.
now, is it really necessary to reinstall the OS? i'm not even sure if I could, i'm not experienced with reinstalling an OS.
as for the Volume structure fail, it asks me to run techtool on boot, which is what i'm about to do.
anybody have experience with these fails? any help is appreciated.

When VRAM fails on a Powerbook, it means the logicboard needs replacement as the graphics chip is usually on the logicboard.
Volume structure failure may indicate a hard drive dying or simply a damaged directory. If your data isn't backed up, I'd get Prosoft Data Rescue and external hard drive to attempt to recover data from the drive. If your data is backed up, I'd get Alsoft Disk Warrior to attempt to repair the directory. To learn how to backup your data, see my FAQ*:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
* Links to my pages may give me compensation.

Surface scan on TechTool Deluxe.

Hi
Surface scan on TechTool Deluxe has said that there were 48 errors, why is this? Is this due to the Internet or is it internal or is it just something that happens? Need answers please.
Regards

TJ94 wrote:
Surface scan on TechTool Deluxe has said that there were 48 errors, why is this? Is this due to the Internet or is it internal or is it just something that happens?
A surface scan identifies bad sectors on the drive where data won't be reliably read or written too.
Normally as one writes data to the drive if it can't write to it then the driver software maps off that bad sector and uses another.
However at the factory, data is likely injected directly onto the drive, right over the bad sectors and everything which might result in unstable OS X behavior.
If your computer is running fine, then no need however if OS X is unstable, then perhaps some part of OS X itself is written on a bad sector.
There is a simply method to pre-mapping off bad sectors on new hard drives, and that's Disk Utility Erase Security option Zero and format the drive HFS+ journaled. (warning all data will be lost)
You can also do this in a perfectly fine working OS X by using Disk Utilities "Erase Free Space" option and choosing Zero (don't format)
To do it to a whole OS X drive, you need to clone all the data off first using Carbon Copy Cloner, to a external drive, then hold option and boot from the clone, then use Disk Utility > Zero method.
What Zeroing does is writes 0's to every bit on the drive or free space, depending which option you choose.
The driver software for the hard drive will then map off any bad sectors automatically. So with Zeroing your forcing the machine to do it in advance.
As you notice the Surface Scan for TechTool Deluxe was not enabled in the software by default, it's because there are always errors from bad sectors, but the hard drive driver software automatically takes care of them.

Applecare Techtool Deluxe

I can't figure it out. When I insert the disk and it comes up, the images are jumbled. I took the disk to the Apple Store and put it in a 17 mbp and it seemed fine (someone was on the demo 15" like mine.
What have I got configured that makes it look like this.
How can I insert the screen shot here?

powerbook1701 wrote:
How can I insert the screen shot here?
See Rachel R's comments in this thread - http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7692857&#7692857
Make sure you are using Techtool Deluxe version 3.1.2. If you need to update, here are the instructions - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61794

Topic : Techtool Deluxe 3.1.x Uninstall/install/update problems

hi,
just bought an iMac and when I tried to install Techtool Deluxe 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 I got the same problem as described in
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1413920
when calling Apple Care I was suggested to try to install the software using another account (in the same iMac). It worked.
Does this solve the problem? Or could it happen that the application is not proper installed in my account? what happens when I remove the testing account I used to install the Techtool?
Thanks

Welcome to the Apple boards.
An interesting solution. Thanks.
If it runs under the original administrator, it should be OK.
You should ask Apple why this workaround works and why. It's obviously a bug.

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