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TechTool Pro 4 - 4.6.2

Hardware/software diagnostic tool.

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Version 4.6.2:	Not rated (0.0)
Selected Version:	4.6.2
Release Date:	2008-08-04
License:	Update
Downloads (version 4.6.2):	1,040
Downloads (all versions):	64,932
Price:	$79.00

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Product Description:

Among the features included in TechTool Pro 4 are S.M.A.R.T. testing to check for impending hard drive failure, email notification if problems are found by the configurable automatic diagnostics routines, optimization/defragmentation, and many other drive and hardware tests to help pinpoint computer problems. One of the most innovative features of TechTool Pro 4 is the eDrive.

An eDrive is a bootable Mac OS X emergency partition containing TechTool Pro. It is created on one of your computer's hard drives without the need to reformat it. If you have problems with your normal startup hard drive volume, you can boot the computer and run TechTool Pro from the eDrive. This allows for recovery and repair without the need to startup from the TechTool Pro CD. This feature is especially useful to notebook users because it negates the need to carry an emergency TechTool Pro CD while traveling. It also eliminates the need for a new CD when the program is updated. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

What's new in this version:

The version 4.6.2 DVD will boot all currently shipping Mac models, including the new 2008 Mac models. Current owners of TechTool Pro 4 can purchase the TechTool Pro 4.6.2 DVD Update for $25 plus shipping and handling. Micromat also offers an Annual Subscription Service for $99. This is geared to owners of TechTool Pro 4 who wish to receive each update or upgrade automatically on DVD as soon as it is released.

Addressed -108 error in Directory Maintenance.
Improvements to Volume Structure routines.
eDrive will now create a 12GB partition required by Mac OS X 10.5.
Improvements to the File Structure test.
Added new machine and video card information strings.
Added Chinese localization.
Added DVD compatibility for new Macintosh models up to Summer 2008.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.4/10.5/Server

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BEWARE!!! - Version: 5.0.6, 11/8/2009 12:49AM PST

cjcarton

I bought the new TechTool Pro 5.06 and used it on my iMac running Snow Leopard.

I started up from the eDrive I had created and did a File Optimization, Volume Optimization and Volume Rebuild on my startup HD. I had all my information backed up on 4 separate Hard Disks, all of it in duplicate.

After the last operation, WHAM, WHAM, WHAM, WHAM and WHAM - my startup disk and ALL FOUR of my backup disks showed up as locked. Absoultely NO WAY to unlock these. I had hopes I had found a solution using the terminal commands recommended here:
http://mactrainingguide.com/2008/11/unlocking-a-hard-disc-in-mac-os-x-using-terminal/
No such luck. I am locked out on all my disks.

Net result, I have lost absolutely ALL MY INFORMATION and, with the apparent corruption on my disks, I'm not at all optimistic of getting any of it back.

Talk about a major disaster.

I cannot guarantee the problem lies with TechTool of course, but why take a chance? So, beware before you try TechTool Pro 5.0.6 with SnowLeopard!!!

Cedric

OK, I give up. Where is it? - Version: 5.0.6, 9/30/2009 10:23AM PST

griff--2008

So I get this notice about an update from TTP505 to 506 and I got to the Micromat site. I am presented with a publicity page telling me about the wonderful features of TechTool Pro 5 but no link to download the update.

Can anyone tell me where I click to actually get the update to download to my computer?

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OK, I give up. Where is it?

Real Easy.... (1 replies)

OK, I give up. Where is it?

OK, I give up. Where is it?

Please try again later...to update; - Version: 5.0.6, 9/29/2009 11:56PM PST

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NativeofSF

Seems the update doesn't go through...instead this warning message appears:

"An error occurred while downloading the update. Please try again later."

And, of course, "later" never comes...so a telephone call's in order—
let's hope that helps.

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Please try again later...to update; (1 replies)