Run the fsck in the rescue mode
This is a much lengthy process as compared to the 1st method, but still, let’s understand how we can use this method to run the fsck tool:
Step 1: Run Reboot Command
First, you need to reboot the system using the following command:
reboot
Step 2: Open Advanced options
Now once it’s in boot you will have to hold the shift key until the GNU GRUB menu shows and then we will have to select the “Advanced options” from the menu.
Step 3: Select Recovery Mode
From this menu, we will have to select the recovery mode as you can see in the image below:
Step 4: Select the fsck from the menu
Now from this recovery menu, you will have to select the fsck option.
Step 5: Select the “Yes” option
Now you will have to select the yes option from the option menu.
Step 6: Entering the fsck menu
This will lead us to the following menu, if you see a similar menu as well then you are not facing any errors.
How to fix fsck File System errors in Ubuntu?
The fsck tool is used widely by Linux and Ubuntu users for checking various types of errors that may occur in the filesystems, windows have a similar facility in which we can scan for broken disks and issues and try to fix them, similarly, the fsck is also used widely in the systems for checking and fixing errors. In This article, We’ll see how to fix fsck errors in Ubuntu and will explore various methods to check and repair filesystem errors seamlessly.
How to fix fsck File System errors in Ubuntu
- Prerequisites to fix fsck File System errors in Ubuntu
- How to Check and Repair Filesystem
- Method 1: View Mounted Disks and Partitions
- Running fsck for Checking Errors
- Method 1: Force the fsck to the system root
- Method 2: Run the fsck in the rescue mode
- Fix the Detected Error Automatically
- Fix Detected Errors Automatically with fsck
- How to Skip Fsck on any Mounted Filesystems
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