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    Is there a way to run a check up on hard drive and software?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Mr D, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. Mr D

    Mr D Notebook Consultant

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    I recently had some problems with my MBP...

    Then I was able to fix it by booting from the OSX cd and reinstalling the OS. I was able to keep all my files.

    Is there a way I can run a check up on the the hardware, or at least the HardDrive, and possibly just the whole computer?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Mr D, Apr 2, 2009
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  2. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Insert the OS X installation disk, and restart your Mac while holding down the D key. The Apple hardware test will then start, which will scan your computer for any hardware errors.
     
    Budding, Apr 2, 2009
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  3. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    +1, or you could repair disk permissions, and also run Disk Utility to check it also. ;)
     
    Colton, Apr 2, 2009
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