Resolve Invalid File Count Error in Mac
Mac OS is popular for providing better performance and high security. This operating system has become popular among large number of computer users. Even after advanced features of this operating system it shows different problems resulting to arise data loss problem. At times data present in Mac OS gets corrupted and files present in the Mac hard disk drive becomes totally inaccessible.
There are different reasons behind Mac hard drive corruption some of them includes file header corruption, unexpected system shut down, file system corruption, virus attack etc. In case Mac hard drive is damaged then you should use Disk Utility. It is inbuilt tool used for resolving corruption issues related to damaged Mac file system.
At times Disk Utility fails to resolve corruption issues related to damaged file system and shows different error message. One of the common error shown due to failure of this application is as mentioned below:
Invalid file count (It should be x instead of x+1) AND
Invalid volume directory count (It should be x instead of x-1)
After emergence of above error Disk Utility will fail and Mac file system will get corrupted.
Solution
In order to fix above problem it is essential to run FCSK command. You require to start computer in single user mode and try to access files in command line. Type /sbin/fsck –fy in command line, after that you require to press return key for beginning disk repairing procedure. You should stop this command when volume displays OK. You need to reboot computer and press Enter key. In case Mac does not boot properly then you need to format Mac OS for resolving this issue. After that you require to reinstall Mac OS. This process will be helpful for fixing above problem but at the same time it will cause data loss problem. For restoring deleted data you need to download data recovery application and use it for getting back deleted data safely.
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