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90 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Error Messages DiskWarrior Report Messages
these items can be used.
Fewer Items:
These folders have fewer items in the replacement directory than they had in the
original directory. This is usually the result of items being moved to the "Damaged Items" folder.
File Creator:
This is a four character code that is part of the directory information for each file
that indicates with which application a file is associated. When you double-click a document to
open it, the Finder uses its file creator to determine which application to use to open the file.
File Flags:
These are true/false settings that indicate attributes of a file such as whether the file is
locked. Repairs ensure proper access to these files.
File T
ype: This is a four character code that is part of the directory information for each file that
indicates the type of data contained within the file. For example, the file type 'TEXT' plainly de-
scribes the contents of a text file, while 'APPL' is the file type used for applications.
Finder Flags:
These are true/false settings that provide information about an item to the Finder.
For example, one flag indicates whether an item should be visible, while another flag indicates
whether the Finder will allow an item's name to be changed.
Folder Flags:
These are for future expansion of the Mac OS filing system and are required to be
zero. Repairs prevent a future version of the Mac OS from having difficulties with these folders.
ID:
Every file and folder has a unique identification number that must be valid. Repairs ensure
that applications can locate them if they are renamed or moved to a new location.
iNode File:
This is a file that is being referenced by one or more Link Files and it is the file that
is actually opened when one of the Link Files is opened.
Invisible Disk:
The disk has a setting that prohibits the Finder from displaying it on the desktop.
This repair allows the disk to be displayed.
Item Count:
Every folder keeps a record of the number of items that it contains. Repairs ensure
that all items are present when viewing the contents of these folders.
Key:
These store the names and locations of files and folders and are used to find their entries in
the directory. Repairs ensure that they can be used.
Link File:
This is a file that points to another file. When you open a link file, the original file that
the link file points to opens. A Link File's creation date is part of its reference to the original file.