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DiskWarrior
DiskWarrior
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DiskWarrior free download for Mac

DiskWarrior

Version 5.3

Popular and powerful disk utility.

3.7
Based on 222 user ratesRead reviews & comments
$119.95
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DiskWarrior overview

DiskWarrior is the essential Mac disk utility.

Everything just disappeared after your Mac went haywire. All your work documents. The music you most enjoy. The movie of your kid's first steps. It's your life and it's gone. Don't panic! DiskWarrior will find your documents, photos, music and any other files when disaster strikes and things go missing.

Perhaps you've tried to open a document and all that happens is a color wheel that spins and spins and spins? Or when your Mac starts up, all you get is a blinking question mark? Or you were in the middle of editing a movie and now your external hard disk isn't on the desktop? Or your MP3s won't play... Or every time you look through your photos, your Mac crashes. DiskWarrior gets you back up and running fast!

  • DiskWarrior repairs disks no other utility program can repair: DiskWarrior can find your missing documents and files. Using a patent-pending, award-winning method of rebuilding directories.
  • Just one click finds everything that's missing or broken. With a single click, DiskWarrior finds all salvageable files and folders and builds a new error-free, optimized directory for you to use.
  • You can easily check if your missing documents and items have been recovered. DiskWarrior's preview feature lets you see how your disk will appear after it is repaired, but before any changes are made. You can even compare your disk in its damaged state to its repaired state.
  • DiskWarrior is incredibly safe to use. DiskWarrior verifies your repaired directory to ensure it is error free. It then uses a fail-safe method of replacing the damaged directory to ensure that interruptions such as power outages won't harm your data.

What’s new in version 5.3

Updated on Feb 08 2023

  • Supports OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion through macOS 13 Ventura when rebuilding Mac OS Extended volumes.
  • Now runs on Apple Silicon M1 & M2 Macs to rebuild Mac OS Extended volumes.
  • No longer requires a kernel extension (KEXT) to operate in macOS 11 Big Sur and later.
  • Now runs within the macOS 11 Big Sur (and later) Recovery environment on Intel Macs. Previously worked only in the Recovery environment of macOS 10.15 Catalina and earlier.
  • Supports Dark Mode in macOS 15 Catalina and later.
  • Numerous updates to keep pace with security and other changes in the latest versions of macOS.
  • Increased minimum requirements to include Intel 64-bit and Apple Silicon Macs running OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later.

Information

License

Commercial

Size

19 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.alsoft.com/

Downloads

314393

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.8 or later
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What needs improvements

Regular updates

DiskWarrior qualities

Value
5.0
Ease of use
5.0
Features
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Customer support
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newsview
newsview
Jul 30 2023
5.3
0.0
Jul 30 2023
0.0
Version: 5.3
DiskWarrior is a classic that goes way back. However, I use another tool called Cocktail and TechToolPro so I never bought it. Now I see that it won't support APFS drives and that Apple is essentially pushing independent developers, repair shops and the like out of business with their SoC architecture, which essentially amounts to converting everything — even desktops and laptops — into a mostly unrepairabe, non-upgradeble device. If any part of the memory, SSD or graphics card fails, the entire device becomes a brick. So clearly with APFS and Apple Silicone the stakes are that much higher for a software solution that will resurrect them from the dead when their internal recovery functions fail, as can happen in the event of a hardware failure. But what is the answer for developers like DiskWarrior? Apple is clearly sending the message with their T2 security chips, signed certificates for software, System Integrity Protection and other moves that they absolutely do not want anyone modifying any aspect of the device! (Just like Big Government, Big Tech loves to micromanage their users, while calling it "safety and security"!) In conclusion, I thought I would download this software while it's still out there because I'm a curmudgeon and refuse to go with the subscription model for anything and everything. As a result, I intend to keep my old but working Intel Macs around for 32-bit app support and the simple fact that I OWN my copy of Microsoft Office 11, CS6, etc. But now I'm asking myself: Why should I pay over $100 for a utility that is essentially crippled under Apple Silicone/APFS? DiskWarrior ought to cut their prices in half and make it clear that users of M1/M2 Macs will not have the same options as their HFS+ counterparts. This software may be kneecapped, but I hope the developers will keep offering it because there will be thousands of people around the world keeping around Macs that no longer have Apple Care and can't be easily replaced. In that case, this product will be more useful than ever.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jul 18 2023
5.3
1.0
Jul 18 2023
1.0
Version: 5.3
If you're still using DiskWarrior, you're using a relatively antiquated Mac formatted as HTF+. It was great for that. But DiskWarrior is DOA for modern APFS formatted Macs. The only repair option available for APFS is Apple's own Disk Utility. Period. There are essays online about why this is the case. Don't expect this situation to change. Apple isn't budging. - -> Thankfully, APFS has enough self-checking to rarely require repair. But YES, APFS can be damaged! It's not perfect. Regular (monthly maybe) checking with Disk Utility in Recovery Mode is useful. Just be sure to cull out old drive snapshots first, or you could be running Disk Utility for hours, and hours.
Tony-Aguila
Tony-Aguila
Mar 17 2023
5.3
0.0
Mar 17 2023
0.0
Version: 5.3
I updated to the latest version 5.3.1 but it will not scan any of my SSDs or hard drives stating that it does not support this version of APFS. What? I’m running macOS Ventura on a Mac Studio Max. I thought at first that it was because of File Vault, but my other volumes that are not encrypted by File Vault could not be tested either. What version of APFS is supported, and how do I get access to a copy of Disk Utility that formats drives in the version that they support? They don’t say.
Fsckthemembership!
Fsckthemembership!
Feb 22 2023
5.3
2.5
Feb 22 2023
2.5
Version: 5.3
5.3.1 - tech support recommendation was to remove 5.2.0 and reinstall 5.3.1. The update support site lists 5.3.0 but downloads 5.3.1 (small detail but feels like a beta fix). However, I requested "how to remove all installed remnants" and the reply was 'crickets'. Likewise with ‘stopping’ the nagging update notice if remaining with 5.2.0. Very disappointed with this current behavior!
Fsckthemembership!
Fsckthemembership!
Feb 21 2023
5.3
2.5
Feb 21 2023
2.5
Version: 5.3
Note to the developer: Thank you for continuing to make an application that works WITHOUT being connected to the internet! However, ‘phoning home’ for a paid, registered and as long as you have been in business ‘customer’ I do NOT want to be nagged about a new update especially when there’s more work to be done. If you need beta testers on the cheap then I understand the reasoning… A suggestion, if you’re tipping your toe in the water regarding a ‘subscription’ model of forced ‘internet connection’ for use then that would be the wrong answer moving forward… Suggestions: 1. A preference to eliminate the auto-check or notification for updates! 2. Continue functioning as an ‘off-line’ utility (i.e. if you’re having problems then you’re probably not on the internet). 3. Keep the faith and embrace your loyal customers because they will bring in new business. Best Regards,
Fsckthemembership!
Fsckthemembership!
Feb 18 2023
5.3
2.5
Feb 18 2023
2.5
Version: 5.3
Nope! v5.3.1 hasn't brought this trusty old application out of 'BETA'…just saying! Great that some educated programer(s) are making an assault on the APFS issue however, use v5.2.0 if you're attacking HFS+ until they work out the kinks. =;-\'
Fsckthemembership!
Fsckthemembership!
Feb 18 2023
5.3
2.5
Feb 18 2023
2.5
Version: 5.3
Full stop! Respectfully, anything beyond 5.2.0 is an experiment and should create a serious 'pause' before using this on a money generating computer.
Fsckthemembership!
Fsckthemembership!
Feb 17 2023
5.3
2.5
Feb 17 2023
2.5
Version: 5.3
Greetings, Hold off updating to v5.3.0! Been a register use since v1.x and have only had two problems...once in the early floppy days and now with v5.3.0. I've received errors associated with external and internal HFS+ TimeMachine HD backups (i.e. something about hard links) and couldn't complete the rebuild or replacement. Worst, when returning to v5.2.0 I'm not NAGGED to update to the newest version...but wait...only if connected to the internet! I will assume, until proven otherwise, that v5.3.0 has made some undesirable change to existing or newly installed files post launch that 'PHONES HOME' despite returning to v5.2.0! WTF? No word from Alsoft tech support…is this the future?
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Feb 8 2023
5.3
1.0
Feb 8 2023
1.0
Version: 5.3
About APFS: There aren't any, and it looks like there won't be any, utilities that can repair APFS volumes. Why? Apple doesn't want there to be any. They've demonstrated this be outright refusing to provide APFS specification details. The closest is TechTool Pro which works with APFS Snapshots, which apparently is as close as Apple is willing to go. So, don't blame DiskWarrior for this problem. Meanwhile, there's just Disk Utility.
Sgilbert
Sgilbert
Feb 8 2023
5.3
0.0
Feb 8 2023
0.0
Version: 5.3
Until it can scan APFS and repair them, it does little to no good. I'm thinking this is just a version bump to let us all know they're still alive, but haven't mastered modern Macs yet.
Brooklyn-Al
Brooklyn-Al
Feb 7 2023
5.3
5.0
Feb 7 2023
5.0
Version: 5.3
Great program but I am almost exclusively APFS with the exception of my hard drive used for time machine.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Feb 7 2023
5.3
1.0
Feb 7 2023
1.0
Version: 5.3
Oh and: Here's where you go to qualify for the new ARM version and download. Bring your SN#. And again keep in mind: No APFS support: https://www.alsoft.com/update-diskwarrior-5
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Feb 7 2023
5.3
1.0
Feb 7 2023
1.0
Version: 5.3
Apple Silicon friendly at last! There are certain things it can't do with the APFS file format. So check it out to be sure it does what you want/need/desire.
StrictlyBagel
StrictlyBagel
Feb 7 2023
5.2
1.0
Feb 7 2023
1.0
Version: 5.2
Can't believe it, but DiskWarrior is alive and kicking with version 5.3 just hitting the net!! After 4 ½ years, this is the first sign that Alsoft is still working on the app.
Annadyne
Annadyne
Jan 23 2023
5.2
0.0
Jan 23 2023
0.0
Version: 5.2
Love DW. 15+ years on Mac. I'm patient and look forward to v6 with APFS support. If anyone can figure out how to rebuild APFS volumes Alsoft will do it.
agusclothes
agusclothes
Nov 27 2021
5.2
1.0
Nov 27 2021
1.0
Version: 5.2
I PAID BY ERROR BECAUSE I HAVE AFPS, AND THEY DIDNT LIKE TO DO A REFUND.
Aargl
Aargl
Jan 30 2021
5.2
5.0
Jan 30 2021
5.0
Version: 5.2
Many people think that utilities such as DW or TechTool are no longer needed with SSDs but they clearly misunderstand what those utilities are doing! DW just resurrected my main SSD that MacOS had declared dead and unrecoverable after a big crash. This time, TechTool was unable to do anything — it's always been like this: when TechTool fails, DW succeeds and vice versa!
Lesoth0
Lesoth0
Jan 21 2021
5.2
5.0
Jan 21 2021
5.0
Version: 5.2
Under Mojave 10.14.6 on maxxed-out MacPro 5.1, I still use it (DW v5.2) all the time for Volume Rebuilds on Mac OS Extended (Journaled) HDDs, and SSDs and NVMEs I specifically formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled), which are either extra work drives, back-up drives, or Cache drives. It also recently sorted out a dicky Time Machine drive for me, so it still has worth and value in my eyes (as of Jan 2021). Apple actually HAS NOW a majority of the APFS format documentation in June of 2020, so Alsoft has finally been able to start v6.0 during Summer 2020! Have faith folks! Also you just need to give your the app "Full Disk Access" manually in "Security & Privacy' to see all the non-APFS (Mac OS Extended Journaled), and Time Machine disks. See here: https://www.alsoft.com/diskwarrior5apfs
producerguyaz
producerguyaz
Jan 20 2021
5.2
3.0
Jan 20 2021
3.0
Version: 5.2
For years DW has been the ONLY app that could fix broken Mac OS directories - that is until APFS. Ever since then (2017) Alsoft has not been able to make a version of DW that can talk to an APFS directory. To be clear, DW WILL RUN on Catalina, and it can still fix HFS+ directories (secondary or external drives) but it cannot even talk to APFS much less fix it. I put in a support ticket just 2 days ago for a little "bug" of an issue; the response I got back was nonsensical and brief, as if the person who sent the reply just didn't care or, didn't feel like troubleshooting the issue. I replied back that the response was, "lazy", and never heard back. I think Alsofts' days are numbered. They've got zero information about having a newer version being able to talk to APFS and the lack of tech support tells me they are either winding down the company or, lack the resources to be of any real help. And considering that since DW can't talk to APFS volume directories it wouldn't surprise me if their sales have gone to near zero. Time to look into TechToolPro 13 to see what they can do.
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Dec 23 2020
5.2
1.0
Dec 23 2020
1.0
Version: 5.2
Is DiskWarrior (assuming Alsoft can even get it to function with newer versions of macOS) even needed anymore? In the days of HFS+ it was a staple in any utilities toolbox, but does AFPS suffer from the same problems which occurred so often in HFS+, and made DW a necessity in the first place? I never hear Mac users these days saying their volumes are hosed so badly that they would even need DW or an equivalent product. If that were a problem, you'd expect some comments to that effect here on MacUpdate. I don't see any. Also, with the new, more complex, more secure changes to the volumes introduced by APFS and macOS, including snapshots, to say nothing about the Secure System Volume protection beginning in "Big Sur," is it even possible for a 3rd party app to "rebuild" a volume anymore? What does that even mean in the context of all the sophistication and security now baked into macOS and APFS? Just curious. If you have any thoughts, I'd appreciate hearing them. -SB
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jul 18 2023
5.3
1.0
Jul 18 2023
1.0
Version: 5.3
Artezt
Artezt
Mar 4 2023
5.3
5.0
Mar 4 2023
5.0
Version: 5.3
wyattkriegbaum
wyattkriegbaum
Mar 1 2023
5.3
5.0
Mar 1 2023
5.0
Version: 5.3
Annie-Walker
Annie-Walker
Feb 7 2023
5.3
5.0
Feb 7 2023
5.0
Version: 5.3
firewall00110-1
firewall00110-1
Sep 29 2022
5.2
5.0
Sep 29 2022
5.0
Version: 5.2
Edac2
Edac2
Jan 29 2022
5.2
4.0
Jan 29 2022
4.0
Version: 5.2
agusclothes
agusclothes
Nov 27 2021
5.2
1.0
Nov 27 2021
1.0
Version: 5.2
Aargl
Aargl
Jan 30 2021
5.0
Jan 30 2021
5.0
Version: null
Lesoth0
Lesoth0
Jan 21 2021
5.0
Jan 21 2021
5.0
Version: null
producerguyaz
producerguyaz
Jan 20 2021
3.0
Jan 20 2021
3.0
Version: null
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Dec 23 2020
1.0
Dec 23 2020
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mgold6
mgold6
Oct 6 2020
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terrycts
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Caleb2
May 12 2020
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tedgrigg
Apr 28 2020
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janewishing
janewishing
Feb 16 2020
1.0
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1.0
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Brooklyn-Al
Brooklyn-Al
Jan 31 2020
5.0
Jan 31 2020
5.0
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The-Crow
The-Crow
Jan 22 2020
5.0
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5.0
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Arcano-17
Arcano-17
Dec 12 2019
5.0
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5.0
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ocean442
ocean442
Nov 6 2019
4.0
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anonymous-fox-6287
anonymous-fox-6287
Oct 4 2019
5.0
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5.0
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NedC
Jul 21 2019
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felipey
May 10 2019
0.5
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0.5
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hpotzus-1
Mar 25 2019
1.0
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1.0
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kosovarnye@yahoo-com
Mar 20 2019
1.0
Mar 20 2019
1.0
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mzulgis
Mar 5 2019
5.0
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5.0
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daniel-maier
Mar 4 2019
5.0
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5.0
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scotthenderson9
scotthenderson9
Jan 21 2019
1.0
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1.0
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darren-48
darren-48
Dec 5 2018
1.0
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1.0
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jbobb-uk
jbobb-uk
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0.5
Nov 8 2018
0.5
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Rplat
Oct 7 2018
2.0
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2.0
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wboweng10
Oct 5 2018
3.5
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3.5
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Eric•Woehler
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4.5
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4.5
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ArtDir
Oct 3 2018
5.0
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5.0
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Krocasta
Krocasta
Oct 1 2018
4.5
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4.5
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Madmeg
Jun 7 2018
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2.5
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ufreghi
May 11 2018
4.0
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4.0
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Full Score
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0.5
May 4 2018
0.5
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Fsckthemembership!
Fsckthemembership!
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2.5
May 3 2018
2.5
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