Instruction Manual

DiskWarrior Report Messages Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Error Messages 89
prevent the contents of these files from being damaged when the files are copied or resized.
Allocation Length:
Files with allocation errors are files that occupy portions of the disk that don't
actually exist and don't contain any data in these locations. These files have been moved to the
"Damaged Items" folder. You must inspect these files to determine which, if any, have missing
contents.
Boot Blocks:
The Boot Blocks are the first two blocks on a disk. They contain startup parameters
and a tiny amount of code necessary to start up from a Mac OS disk.
Circular Contents:
A file with a circular allocation is a file that occupies the same portions of the
disk more than once. These files will be repaired after replacing the directory. You must inspect
these files to determine the extent of the damage. Be aware that opening damaged files can cause
the computer to crash.
Clump Size:
A file's clump size is the amount a file grows when the size of its contents are in-
creased beyond its actual size. Repairs prevent these files from becoming excessively fragmented
or occupying excessive disk space.
Comparison Failed:
Severe damage in the original directory can prevent access to some files and
folders. This damage made comparison of one or more folders impossible.
Creation Date:
This is a date that is part of the directory information for each disk, file and folder.
It indicates the date and time a disk was initialized or a file or folder was created. For a Link File,
this date is used as part of the reference to its original file.
Custom Icon:
Every folder that has a custom icon contains a file that is normally invisible, named
"Icon", where the icon is stored. If the icon file is damaged the custom icon will not be displayed
properly and may cause the computer to crash.
Custom Icon Flag:
Every folder has a flag that indicates whether or not it has a custom icon. Re-
pairs ensure that the icons of these folders will be properly displayed.
Damaged Items Folder:
Files are moved to this folder so they may be inspected for reasons stated
in other sections of this report.
Duplicate ID:
Every file and folder has an identification number that must be unique. Repairs en-
sure that applications can locate them if they are renamed or moved to a new location.
Duplicate Name:
Every item within a given folder must have a unique name. Repairs ensure that