Utilities to run on ibook

[Jay Boshara]

DiskWarrior is the best at rebuilding the directory, but it doesn't optimize
the whole drive (just the directory).  TechTool Pro 4 JUST came out last
month and it does optimize the entire drive.  I'm told it does a good job at
rebuilding the directory too.  It's got a lot of other functions too.  I use
both, but because of the disk optimization I'd now recommend TechTool Pro 4,
which can be found at http://www.micromat.com/tt_pro_4/tt_pro_4.html.



On 12/15/03 5:56 PM, "iBook List" <ibook at lists.themacintoshguy.com> wrote:

> Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 08:03:48 -0500
> Subject: [P1] Utilities to run on ibook
> From: Erin Randel <bluelight at en.com>
> Message-Id: <1F4785B2-2EFF-11D8-860C-000A9585992C at en.com>
> 
> Have any of you had problems with norton utilities, like it causing
> bigger problems? I've heard vague rumors about this, but not enough to
> base a decision.
> 
> I have a 900 ibook in need of some third-party repair utility,
> according to applecare. The persistent problems disk first aid finds
> are missing thread count and invalid volume file count.
> 
> They said I could use Diskwarrior, Drive 10 or Norton Utilities.
> 
> Macmall says they all do the same thing, small dog said diskwarrior's
> good but found they don't carry it anymore. I can get norton system
> works for about $30 with a rebate at the local wholesale club, but how
> do I find out whether it can help me?
> 
> Am i supposed to run a utility every day or week to keep my ibook
> healthy?
>