Using DiskWarrior is exactly what needs to be done. Since I don't know what older version you have, maybe using the newer one is the best choice. SE Anne Keller-Smith wrote: > Hi - > > I have another dinosaur buddy running OS 10.1 on an iMac. Guess I > shouldn't rush over there with all my disks because he should use the > ones that came with the iMac, right? He has disappearing files and I'm > thinking it's directory corruption. (Or inability to use Sherlock) > > I have an older version of Diskwarrior and my brand new one. Should I > try either of these on his machine or is that asking for trouble? > > Maybe I should tell him to get some copies of what came with his > computer, eh? (Can't find) > > I need to be patient, it's not so long ago that I didn't maintain my > machines very well, either. > > Anne Keller Smith > Down to Earth Web Design > mailto:earthpigz at earthlink.net > http://www.downtoearthweb.com >