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Apple Users

sir pball

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3. If it's visible in the device list, I'd try dd first...you already have it.

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Fri May 17, 2013, 10:28 AM

May 2013

Unfortunately I'm short on time so I can't really explain how to use it (it's not an "app" per se, but rather a Unix utility - a string of commands you type into Terminal), but this is a good primer. It works at a lower level than any OS X software and can do things no other utility can. Good luck!

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I need a disk utility that works. Disk Warrior has been recommended. Other suggestions? [View all] eppur_se_muova May 2013 OP

Haven't had a HD crash in a while, but when I did, Disk Warrior was my goto app. onehandle May 2013 #1

Try Northern Softworks. Apple Care recommended it to me. Stinky The Clown May 2013 #2

If it's visible in the device list, I'd try dd first...you already have it. sir pball May 2013 #3

Thanks, I should have thought to ask for a Unix utility! eppur_se_muova May 2013 #4