Alsoft DiskWarrior - 2.0 Instruction Manual
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Chapter 2: Using DiskWarrior
Configuring
DiskWarrior
in memory is updated, and you are notified of any directory errors found as well as any attempts
by any program to do anything that would have damaged your directory.
by any program to do anything that would have damaged your directory.
To Turn DiskShield Protection On or Off
Simply use the On or Off radio buttons at the top of the DiskShield Tab to turn
DiskWarrior’s DiskShield protection on or off.
DiskWarrior’s DiskShield protection on or off.
Note: DiskShield will not provide protection on disks that are shared under Classic in Mac
OS X, nor will it protect locked disks such as CDs. If you are trying to access files on a locked
disk that has directory damage, you can use DiskWarrior’s Preview to try to copy the files
off the disk; refer to Using DiskWarrior to Recover Data from Malfunctioning Disks on
page 27 in this chapter.
OS X, nor will it protect locked disks such as CDs. If you are trying to access files on a locked
disk that has directory damage, you can use DiskWarrior’s Preview to try to copy the files
off the disk; refer to Using DiskWarrior to Recover Data from Malfunctioning Disks on
page 27 in this chapter.
DiskShield Prevented/Existing Damage Notification
When DiskWarrior encounters an error in your directory or an attempt to damage your directory,
DiskWarrior can notify you in one of two ways. If you choose to be notified by the Show alert
option, DiskWarrior will display an alert that describes the problem encountered. If you choose
to be notified via the Flash Apple menu method, DiskWarrior will flash its icon over the Apple
menu icon in the menu bar whenever it encounters an error. This flashing icon is your cue to
open the DiskWarrior application to display a message describing the error encountered. For a
listing of possible DiskWarrior error messages, what they mean and what you should do if you
receive one, refer to Error Messages and Notifications on page 62, "Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
and Error Messages."
DiskWarrior can notify you in one of two ways. If you choose to be notified by the Show alert
option, DiskWarrior will display an alert that describes the problem encountered. If you choose
to be notified via the Flash Apple menu method, DiskWarrior will flash its icon over the Apple
menu icon in the menu bar whenever it encounters an error. This flashing icon is your cue to
open the DiskWarrior application to display a message describing the error encountered. For a
listing of possible DiskWarrior error messages, what they mean and what you should do if you
receive one, refer to Error Messages and Notifications on page 62, "Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
and Error Messages."
There are two classifications of problems about which DiskWarrior will notify you. You can
choose how you are notified for each of these problems.
choose how you are notified for each of these problems.
Minor
The first classification of problem is Minor. This is defined as a problem where there
is damage in your directory, but it is restricted to a small portion of it and may only
affect an individual file or folder. You should run DiskWarrior to eliminate this
problem.
is damage in your directory, but it is restricted to a small portion of it and may only
affect an individual file or folder. You should run DiskWarrior to eliminate this
problem.
To be notified immediately by an alert of a Minor problem, select the Show alert radio
button. To be notified via the Flash Apple menu option, select the Flash Apple menu
radio button. This flashing icon is your cue to open the DiskWarrior application to
display a message describing the error encountered.
button. To be notified via the Flash Apple menu option, select the Flash Apple menu
radio button. This flashing icon is your cue to open the DiskWarrior application to
display a message describing the error encountered.