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01/24/2008, 7:20pm, EST

Thursday, January 24th

DiskWarrior 4.1 offers full Leopard compatibility

Alsoft today unveiled DiskWarrior 4.1, an update to its disk and file repair utility, bringing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard compatibility and support for the new operating system’s features. The new version is able to scan and repair damaged directory hard links, which are used by Time Machine backups; Alsoft claims DiskWarrior 4.1 is the only utility on the market that can repair these issues. DiskWarrior 4.1 is available from Alsoft’s website for $100.

Existing owners of DiskWarrior 4 will soon be able to download a free CD updater, which will allow users to create a bootable DiskWarrior 4.1 disc. Alsoft did not mention when this updater will become available.


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Other story tags: Leopard, utility, system, disk, DiskWarrior, Alsoft

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jarod
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01/24, 7:38pm, EST
I dont understand why the updater isn't available at the exact same time as the version you purchase. Why is it that loyal customers are always screwed by this company?
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rubaiyat
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01/24, 8:40pm, EST
Using a Mac without DiskWarrior is like working the high trapeze without a safety net.
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JeffHarris
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01/25, 8:56am, EST
Disk Warrior is THE Mac utility!

I've been using DW from Day One and it's saved my disks, my files, my work, my BUTT more times than I can possibly remember.

I'll cut Alsoft some slack.
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gskibum3
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01/25, 9:25am, EST
How is releasing an update a few days after the new version is available on the store "screwed by this company"?

I've been using DiskWarrior since version 2, maybe longer. I rarely need it anymore, but the once or twice a year I do need to reach for it, it usually comes through. And that's on 100+ Macs.

I trust DiskWarrior far far more than TechTool, which has a very Quark like attitude toward their customers.
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notehead
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01/25, 2:34pm, EST
That's a good way to put it!

I've been anxiously awaiting this DW update. Hopefully the updater will be available soon.
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