You need to repair from a different startup disk. Try starting your computer from the OS install disc. Hold the letter "C" while re-booting your computer with the install CD in the drive. Then use Disc Utility to repair the drive. Rikk On 12/15/08 3:59 AM, "Cynthia Roderick" <cynthrod at verizon.net> wrote: > ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. > ** If you did, we all thank you. > > > Hi All, > I need some advice on my iMac... it has been slow and when I go to verify > disk, it says in red the disk needs repair, but the repair disk button > doesn't go active. > > What should I do? I have everything on a backup drive. > > Thanks, > Cynthia Roderick > www.cynthiaroderick.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members -- Rikk Desgres Pinehurst Pictures & Sound http://www.pinehurstpictures.com (413) 584-6200 ************************************************************ Please do not place this email address on any mailing list. This address is for direct one on one communication. Thank you for your cooperation. ************************************************************