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"works for me, surly staff"
Version: DiskWarrior 4.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Well, I updated from 4.0 to the just released 4.1 CD updater. Once again, the process was easy, and the step by step directions are fit for those with the most basic of tech savvy. I have already used the new version to rebuild a directory on my MacBook and my MacBook Pro. All went just fine, as usual. To comment on one posters lament, I would agree that any question you ask of the DW crew is promptly answered... with a good dose of surliness. They would be wise to just send the answers with a bit of warmness attached to them... I guess they just get tired of answering the same questions all day long... still, no defense for their terse answers. -
"4.1 CD Updater Not Working"
Version: DiskWarrior 4.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
"An error occurred while burning the CD. During the update and burning process and error occured. Please unmount any updater created disk images and try again." -
"Alsoft leaves DiskWarrior 4.0 purchasers stranded"
Version: DiskWarrior 4.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
On Oct. 26, 2007, long-time consumers and supporters of DiskWarrior received this promise at http://www.alsoft.com/DiskWarrior/support.html "An updated version of DiskWarrior that has complete Leopard compatibility will be released soon as a free download for existing owners of DiskWarrior 4 version 4.0. On Jan. 21, 2008, Alsoft announced on the above webpage that 4.1 had been released: but not to registered owners of 4.0. Instead: "Owners of DiskWarrior 4 version 4.0 will soon be able to download a free CD updater." Sadly, as of Feb. 29, DiskWarrior 4.0 registered owners were still stranded. For discussion of the issue, see this MacOSXHints forum discussion: http://forums.macosxhints.com/showthread.php?t=85356 -
"Saved my rear"
Version: DiskWarrior 4.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
This software saved me and my data. My PowerBook would not even boot. I ran DiskWarrior on the drive(in disk target mode) and was able to repair it. THANKS!! -
"Big Fish, Small Pond"
Version: DiskWarrior 4.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Disk Warrior (DW) has been THE disk repair utility in the Mac world for a long time with very little real competition.
This does not automatically make it wonderful. Far from it. When it works it's a wonderful lifesaver. But it's been my experience that DW is able to fix real problems only 65% - 70%. The chances are strong that if you have truly knotty logical/directory trouble DW will choke, issue a meaningless message (ex: "Unable to continue due to error condition 14962a1. Click to continue.") and drop you on the curb. In some of these cases you may be able use the Mac OX Disk Utility to repair some of the trouble. But as often as not you'll spend much less time simply copying the damn disk to another disk, reformatting it, and then reloading it.
The boys that write utilities like DW are an odd lot, with strange perspectives on meaningful documentation and user messaging. DW is Exhibit A for this observation.
In summary, I'm glad I have DW but it sure is ripe for being extincted by a better-written disk utility. Wouldn't it be nice if Apple included such a product with Leopard? -
"DiskWarrior is still the ONE AND ONLY no matter..."
Version: DiskWarrior 4.0
Summary
...what here others say !
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
c'mon guys are you eventually morons or what ? ALSOFTS DiskWarrior is still the one and only tool which can save you in situations where NOBODY else's can. Just today it saved my butt again - an Xserve with a non mountable XRAID Volume - headers dead - which means major catastrophe for this client ! Diskutil says it "successfully repaired" the problem - which wasn't the case at all - RaidAdmin tries for ages and cannot fix it and then guess what - DiskWarrior 4.0 rebuild the XRAID puppy in a couple of minutes - voila - Done !
This is what DW is really all about ! (remark to You guys whining... sure You will need a newer BootImage if you buy the latest Mac - every Software Package does - but then just create one for yourself. Or even better install a bootable MacOSX System onto an external FireWire Drive - and install DW on it - this has the advantage of raw speed and is a really convenient way to fix your every disk problem, all right :-) -
"Error 2163... cannot replace disk?"
Version: DiskWarrior 4.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Disk Warrior is great... but keep your fingers crossed that it works properly. DW4 has some quirky bugs that remain unfixed. As to when they will be fixed? Well, the developer didn't even bother - for almost 18 months! - fixing DW3 and leaving it to the Mac community to come up with a solution (you had to rename a sound file in DW3 if I remember correctly). Then DW4 came out... and with it a new problem.
I get often error 2163 whereas a duplicate disk cannot be put away. This happens when the "replace" button in the report is not clickable, leaving only the option to press "cancel." Great product, truly bad support. -
"c'mon guy - this product rocks"
Version: DiskWarrior 4.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
c'mon guys whats wrong with You - complaining about having to update your boot CD if you buy a new Mac... thats not ALSOFT's fault if Apple introduces new kit which requires a new OSX Release (and by the way you can burn your own if you're halfway clever) Anyway DiskWarrior is simply the BEST TOOL second to NONE. It does it's job admirably well since 20 years. Keep in mind that this is a small company which does not have a huge support departement for all your calls - but imagine how the Mac-World would be without it... I don't even dare... Thanx to Rusty Little & the Team for providing us with this excellent lifesaver :-) -
"Mighty Fine"
Version: DiskWarrior 4.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
iMac G5 2.0Ghz 2gb memory
I start getting the spinning ball after two to three weeks if usage on my iMac G5. I rebuild the directory with Disk Warrior 4.0 and no more spinning ball. I don't know why and don't care. It works fine and speeds things up a bit also. Mighty fine job Alsoft, thanks.
Have used Disk Warrior (Various versions) for years and have always prevented majot problem with this beauty. -
"Works Great"
Version: DiskWarrior 4.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Have been a long time Diskwarrior user and version 4 works just fine. I have only had one major problem with an external drive which was repaired by e-mailing back and forth to Alsoft's expert tech support. Diskwarrior saved the day and the hard drive and information was saved. I use DW to run after installing system updates and monthly drive checkups. It has kept my Mac G5 running smoothly. I own other similar utilities but this is the first choice, The only negative I can report is the time it takes the CD to start-up my Mac.
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