Using Techtool Pro 5

Hi, I just finished setting up my new Mac Pro. Pretty amazing upgrade from my old G5 dual 2.0! I was wondering if anyone has advice for using techtool pro to repair,defragment and rebuild drives from time to time. I certainly used it on my old power mac and it was helpful in optimizing performance.
Thanks in advance.
Howard

stuck in an elevator with an insurance agent.
I am in fact the designated elevator emergency operator at my Insurance office...
I figured out one mystery, why I couldn't find the same options as before. I had been using TTP 4.
There is a host of clear cut specified options for creating ones own set of tests in TTP4, that in TTP5 may, I don't know yet, be only possible by clicking the "next" button, which seems to be the one on the right.
But the commands begin very slowly it seems. One click and wait half a minute or so might do it. I'm getting too annoyed to tell.
If anyone can tell me where the old interface like structure is on TTP5, please do.

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I was just wondeing if anyone here has used TechTools Pro and if they felt it was a good utility to have and worth the $$$?

First would be extra drive and Disk Warrior 4 which are essential. I can't say that I've needed TTP4 in all the years of use and buying etc. though. Intech SpeedTools has some goodies that no one else seems to have though. And then a good backup program.

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I have TechTool Pro 4.5.1 on my iMac i7 (late 2009). I need to update to 4.5.2 or 4.5.3 in order to use TechTool Pro but Micromat says that I cannot bootup on the latest update because they still need Apple's start up files for the iMac i7. What are my options? Also, I have TechTool Deluxe 3.1.3 DVD but cannot get it to boot up.
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I do not own TT Pro, but checked their website and it seems that 5.07 is indeed for Snow Leopard:
http://www.micromat.com/index.php?page=shop.productdetails&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=31&category_id=6&option=comvirtuemart&Itemid=80
You said you got the DW updated - I would simply install that on your internal and then create a bootable clone on an external drive (or, if you have a recent clone, just install it on your external). In any case, it is much easier to restart from your external and then run DW from there on your internal than actually booting from DW. And the result is the same: you do not have to be booted from DW, you just need to be booted from a drive other than the one you want it to work on.
Since I don't have TT Pro, I can't speak for that process, but can't see why it should work the same way (install on a bootable clone and run it from there).
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Acmcneill1ug 14, 2014 7:16 AM I have IMac OSX 10.9.4, 4GB,Processor 3.06 with Intell2Duo. I would like to check for Malware. I run a TechTool Pro 6 every month and that comes up great. When check how much memory I am using, with only Safar

Acmcneill1ug 14, 2014 7:16 AM
I have IMac OSX 10.9.4, 4GB,Processor 3.06 with Intell2Duo. I would like to check for Malware. I run a TechTool Pro 6 every month and that comes up great.
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trash to clean out and it took her over an hour to expel. Also for some reason Safari will not allow me to click on a link, in my G-mail, and let it go to the page.
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I have not changed my preferences so where is this pop-up blocker?
I have looked at preferences on Safari and Google, which I do not understand Google, and do not see where this blocker could be.
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Try Thomas Reed's Adware removal tool. He posts extensively in the communities.
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Do you use Apple's TechTool Pro?

Do any of you use Apple's TechTool Deluxe or Pro? If so, what do you like about it?

amember:
Apple includes TechTool Deluxe with it's newer computers. It is a very limited version, but it can be useful. TechTool Pro is a full suite of utilities. I use it regularly. It is much more fully featured than Disk Warrior, as it will not only do directory repairs, but you can do hardware checks, you can do data recovery, create an eDrive, do disk and file fragmentation etc. I also own and have used Disk Warrior, and have had quite a few occasions when Disk Warrior could repair the directory and TTP will. DriveGenius is also an excellent suite. It does directory repairs, but also does defragmentation and will repartition on the fly.
cornelius

How good is Techtool Pro to use and maintain my Mac?

I am considering a package to help diagnose problems as well as keep my Mac in top shape. In general Is Techtool Pro a good solution to this? Thanks for any advice you can give me.

I have had the file recovery feature come in handy on occasion as well as the hardware testing features which I have used often. The ability to create a separate partition from which you can boot the system and run the tools should you have a problem with your primary drive partition can be a life-saver. For all of these functions there are other tools available, but to have them all on one package is handy (and less expensive). In addition, there are times when one tool can't repair a particular problem but another one can.
You can read up on the full features of TechTool, if you're not already familiar with it, here:
http://www.micromat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=48
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Disclaimer: any product suggestion and link given is strictly for reference and is not an endorsement of that or any other vendor. I get no personal benefit from the sale of any product I may recommend in any of my posts in the Discussions.

My external HD won't mount anymore on Mac OS, Disk Warrior or TechTool Pro, but appears as "media" on Disk Utility. What do I do?

I have this 1 TB Caviar Black drive from WD, I've installed it on an external HD case and have been using to store large files like HD movies and old archive things. Its file system is Mac OS Journaled.
Last year, all of a sudden, it gave me the following error while trying to plug it in: "The disk you inserted was not readable by this computer"
I was mad and left it for dead while looking for a way to fix it.
Then, again all of a sudden, it started working again, flawlessly and without any problems.
It worked well for at least 5 more months and then BAM... same error again!
I've tried DiskWarrior, TechTool Pro, Disk Utility and nothing... The disk won't show up on any of these apps, except on Disk Utility as a "Media" drive with 0 bytes used and unformatted partition.
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Could it be the external HD case?

It could be a problem with enclosure, but it also could be a problem with the drive itself or the drive is possibly corrupted. I would start by contacting WD tech support.
It may be possible to recover files from the drive using file recovery software:
General File Recovery
If you stop using the drive it's possible to recover deleted files that have not been overwritten by using recovery software such as MAC Data Recovery, Data Rescue II, File Salvage or TechTool Pro. Each of the preceding come on bootable CDs to enable usage without risk of writing more data to the hard drive. Two free alternatives are Disk Drill and TestDisk. Look for them and demos at MacUpdate or CNET Downloads. Recovery software usually provide trial versions that enable you to determine if the software would help before actually paying for it. Beyond this or if the drive has completely failed, then you would need to send the drive to a recovery service which is very expensive.
The longer the hard drive remains in use and data are written to it, the greater the risk your deleted files will be overwritten.
Also visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on Data Recovery.
Otherwise, unless the drive fixes itself like before you should try repartitioning and reformatting to determine if the drive has failed or is now working properly.

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The latest version of TechTool Pro (v. 4.0.6) found a problem with a file and displayed the following message: "Type List Offset is invalid: Prop-Object.bmp." (Spotlight doesn't locate this file.) The file is probably an image according to Apple Care, but because Apple's Disk Utility gives the computer a clean bill of health, Apple Care says I needn't worry about it, and I don't. However the error/warning message is a minor annoyance whenever I run TechTool Pro. Has anyone on this forum had the same result with TechTool Pro? What is this image/file? Where is it? Can it be safely removed and/or rebuilt? Any information will be appreciated. I am using Tiger (v. 10.4.3) without any problems.
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Simm

Hi, Simmm —
I don't know the answer to your question. But, since it's otherwise gathering moss at the moment . . .
. . . I'll climb way out on the limb with a crazy thought from left field:
Though .bim is decidedly a graphics file suffix, the rest of the message sounds suspiciously like resource fork lingo . . .
Now — would someone who understands this ~better than I please try to rescue me (I mean Sam), please? (Or, I suppose, saw off the limb.)
Either way, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if this were — at "best" — an invisible file. If so, it's quite possibly something you don't want to mess with.
How thoughtful of TTPro 4.0.6 to leave you hanging like this. Have you considered posting a query to Micromat support?
Wish I could be of more help.
Regards,
Dean
p.s. Yes, I'm aware of surpassing any acceptable boundary against mixing metaphors...

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After selecting Source Volume for eDrive and Mac OSX the Create eDrive button remains grey. I'm using TTP version 4.5.1

According to TechTool Help that's bundled with the software:
+The eDrive contains your basic Mac OS X system as well as a copy of TechTool Pro. If you ever have trouble with your normal startup volume, you can simply restart your computer from the eDrive. This will give you immediate access to the tools you need for recovery and repair. It eliminates the need for a bootable CD-ROM/DVD or ancillary hard drive for system volume repair or maintenance. This may be particularly attractive for use on a portable computer. With an eDrive installed you will not need to carry a repair CD/DVD with you on the road.+
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Can an earlier version of TechTool Pro be used to diagnose and fix issues with a drive with Panther 10.3.9 installed?
I have tried to install TechTool pro version 4.1.1 for Panther on my beige G3 and it will not launch. It "unexpectedly quits".
Also, I have a second drive that won't boot a cloned copy of OS X Panther and I can't use this drive to boot from and use same version of TechTool on that drive to diagnose the primary boot drive.
The idea was to have 2 versions of OS X Panther to be able to fix issues with both internal drives when needed. Can't seem to be able to do this.
The TTP 4 CD won't boot from the beige's internal CD drive, either. I have an additional CD drive connected via a PCI FW card, but I beleive that the beige Macs are not bootable through FW. So, that won't work.
I have an older version 3.X of TTP that does boot from CD and can be used from OS 9 to diagnose an OS X system. I used to use this version to fix issues with OS X 10.2.8 Jaguar. Since I appear to have some limitations, is it advisable to use an older disk repair app to fix a newer OS X system?
I realize that it might not "fix" everything but will it fix what it'll recognized and not do any additional file damage to a newer system?
Bad idea?
I am kinda stuck as I have a perfectly good working version of OS X Panther running on this Mac, but with no way to do any disk maintenance or repairs with the Panther version of TTP.
Any Suggestions?

Boot to OS 9.
Run XpostFacto.
Insert the Panther Install CD.
Boot to the CD (and claim you will install on the cloned drive) -- this will get you running off the Install CD, but do not install. Instead, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu as your first action.
Use Disk Utility to Repair the cloned disk. Run again until it comes clean or gets stuck. Then Repair Permissions once.
Quit Disk Utility and set Startup to OS 9 and Restart.
Run XpostFacto.
Select the cloned drive and choose to boot to it.
If no success, go back to OS 9 and run XPostFacto again. Select the cloned drive. Uninstall everything. Re-install everything (it takes a while this time) choose to boot to that drive.

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Greetings,
I've read before that it is not wise to use the TechTool Pro directory maintainace and optimizer on Tiger. Anly clue? I'm using the latest 4.1.1 and Tiger 10.4.5. Thanks

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Hi recently i updated to techtool pro 4.1 and since this time i have had a few problems. I erased the original edrive as advised and reinstalled the new edrive./ all was hunky dory everything working really well and quick. Then the phantom grey screen appeared at boot up. All keyboard function had no effect, no chime no whirring just freeze. So i zapped the PRAM and hey presto it kicked in allowing me to disconnect peripherals and as a precausiton i took out the techttol pro completely. since then and on reading other users comments ablout glitches i have been loathe to reinstall it but want trouble free computing ( as near as **** it) What do i do I have software whcih is touted initially as great and has conflicting reports. What do i do?
I use my mac for home use only and only have fotos and music and the odd lyric i have written. Q what is disc warrior do i need it?
Could this have nothing to do with the techtool software could it be a virus?
Many thanks for any comments or help you can afford me in this matter.
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Hi Alan, Welcome to Apple Discussions.
I am running TTP 4.1.1 with 10.4.6 without issues. I don't use e-drive, never did so I can't help you there but there should be no conflict.
I can assure you with 99.999% certainty it is NOT a virus.
DiskWarrior rebuilds the directory and it does it in the same fashion as TTP and that is about all it does, so if you have TTP I wouldn't advise spending the additional $ on DW.
What does Disk Utility >> Verify Disk report?
What issues are you experiencing now?
-mj
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