If i am not mistaken, can't wait to hear, the system automatically runs fsck after an improper shutdown of the system which is why it takes so long to reboot if you use the power button on the console or the hard reset button to restart. On 15 Sep 2004, at 19:07, Gary Willard wrote: > I saw a mention on the Apple support site by a user about "fsck after > force-shutdown" but no details (something apparently that should be > done > after a forced shutdown?) > > Can anyone enlighten me on how this is done and if it is necessary? > > Thanks > Gary > > _______________________________________________ > G4 mailing list > G4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/g4 >