Frustrated with Disk Warrior 5 Upgrade: Seeking Alternatives

As I prepare to upgrade my late 2013 iMac running Mojave to Catalina, I've been grappling with the issue of upgrading DiskWarrior 5 to support my APFS volume. Despite having the current version (5.2), it cannot repair my converted APFS volume. This has left me scratching my head and seeking alternatives.

In preparation for the upgrade, I've identified over 80 32-bit apps and associated files on my iMac that need to be supported in the new operating system. Unfortunately, most of the available replacements are either old, redundant, or no longer needed. DiskWarrior, in particular, has been a frustrating experience.

As an avid user of DiskWarrior for years, I've always relied on its ability to clean up my drives before cloning them to backup drives. Although it never identified any serious issues, I still cloned my potentially dodgy drive out of caution. With the current version unable to repair my APFS volume, I'm at a loss.

I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions from fellow users who have encountered similar issues with DiskWarrior 5 upgrades. Have you found suitable alternatives that can support your APFS volumes? Are there any free or paid options available that can help me overcome this frustrating experience?

In the meantime, I'll continue to explore other options and keep a close eye on Alsoft, Inc.'s releases for updates. Perhaps an updated disc will be released soon that can start up my new MacBook Pros introduced in June 2012.

For those who may still need support for DiskWarrior 3, there are resources available. For instance, you can click here to learn how to repair the directory of a disk on a Mac model that cannot be started from the DiskWarrior DVD.

In conclusion, I'm seeking guidance and alternatives to help me overcome my frustration with DiskWarrior 5 upgrades. If you have any experience or advice to share, please feel free to comment below.

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