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How do I unlock Disk Utility on Mac?
To unlock and access the startup disk’s FileVault-encrypted data:
- On the client Mac, start up from macOS Recovery by holding Command-R during startup.
- Select “Disk Utility” and click “Continue”.
- Select startup disk in left-hand sidebar and click “Mount”.
- Enter recovery key in password field and click “Unlock”.
How do you unlock Recovery HD on Mac Mavericks?
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Where is the Disk Utility in OS X Mavericks?
If you’re having problems with your hard drive or need to make changes to it, OS X Mavericks’ Disk Utility is a good place to start. Start by clicking a disk or volume in the column on the left and then click one of the five tabs.
Where is the first aid button in OS X Mavericks?
Use First Aid to verify and (if necessary) repair an ailing drive. To use it, click the First Aid button on the left side of the Disk Utility window. Click a volume’s icon and then click Verify. You get information about any problems that the software finds.
Why is my Disk Utility not working on my Mac?
However, sometimes you may receive the error message “Disk Utility stopped repairing ‘Macintosh HD’/disk1s2/External HDD, etc. Disk Utility can’t repair this disk”. Usually, this problem may not only happen on Macintosh HD but also on an external hard drive in Mac Mavericks, Yosemite, EI Capitan, or Sierra.
What to do if Disk Utility can’t repair?
Before solving the drive that Disk Utility can’t repair, the most important thing is to make a backup of the disk data. Usually, the tool called Time Machine will be a good option.