You could try burning a few DVDs with the data to back it up first if you can't get another HD to hold the files even temporarily.
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As for fixing the problem, first make sure you have a backup as you might lose a few files in the process. Try running Apples' '''Disk Utility''' program first verifying the disk and then repair it if needed. Then try fixing the permissions again—first verifying then repairing it.
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As for fixing the problem, '''First make sure you have a backup as you might lose a few files in the process'''. Try running Apples' '''Disk Utility''' program first verifying the disk and then repair it if needed. Then try fixing the permissions again—first verifying then repairing it.
If you still have problems you may want to try a 3rd party app like '''Disk Genius''' It also can defragment the drive as well.
The last option is to reformat as you already know. Good Luck.
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'''WARNING!! First make sure you have a backup BEFORE attempting any Disk Repair or Reformat.'''
You could try burning a few DVD's with the data to back it up first if you can''t get another HD to hold the files even temporary.
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You could try burning a few DVDs with the data to back it up first if you can't get another HD to hold the files even temporarily.
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As to fixing the problem, first make sure you have a backup as you might loose a few files in the process. Try running Apples' '''Disk Utility''' program first verifying the disk and then repair it if needed. Then try fixing the permissions againfirst verifying then repair it.
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As for fixing the problem, first make sure you have a backup as you might lose a few files in the process. Try running Apples' '''Disk Utility''' program first verifying the disk and then repair it if needed. Then try fixing the permissions again—first verifying then repairing it.
If you still have problems you may want to try a 3rd party app like '''Disk Genius''' It also can defragment the drive as well.
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The last option is to reformat as you already know. - Good Luck
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The last option is to reformat as you already know. Good Luck.
You could try burning a few DVD's with the data to back it up first if you can''t get another HD to hold the files even temporary.
As to fixing the problem, first make sure you have a backup as you might loose a few files in the process. Try running Apples' '''Disk Utility''' program first verifying the disk and then repair it if needed. Then try fixing the permissions again first verifying then repair it.
If you still have problems you may want to try a 3rd party app like '''Disk Genius''' It also can defragment the drive as well.
The last option is to reformat as you already know. - Good Luck