[X4U] FSCK

[Randy B.Singer]

revDAVE said:

> I understand that running FSCK can be a good utility idea -  however I know
>nothing about it. 
>
>Can anyone briefly explained why this is necessary and where can read about
>using it?

FSCK stands for File System Check, and it is UNIX's built-in repair 
utility in OS X, which has been modified by Apple to include Disk Utility 
routines.  You can invoke it any of several ways: via the command line in 
Single User Mode, by using Repair Disk in Disk Utility, and by doing a 
Safe Boot.  For more info see:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214

Also see:

http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html 
Item #4

Randy B. Singer
Co-Author of: The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th and 6th editions)

Routine OS X Maintenance and Generic Troubleshooting
http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html