fsck from util-linux 2.37.2

Asked Jul 18 '22 at 20:07

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My computer hung up so I forced it to turn off. When it restarted, I had this error message:

The root filesystem on /dev/sda2 requires a manual fsck.

So then I typed in fsck -f /dev/sda1

Then I got a message:

fsck from util-linux 2.37.2
(initramfs)

I typed in "help" and got a long list of commands.

I have no idea what to do that this point. Please pretend I am your grandmother as I do not understand the Ubuntu jargon.

edited Jul 20 '22 at 09:00

J. Mini

asked Jul 18 '22 at 20:07

mimosa

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The root filesystem on /dev/sda2* requires a manual fsck. So then I typed in fsck -f /dev/sda1.* What were you expecting exactly? – ChanganAuto Jul 18 '22 at 20:08
It could be a storage device faliure. You need to boot from an Ubuntu USB and try that command. – mikewhatever Jul 18 '22 at 20:35
You need to type fsck /dev/sda2 if that's the file system that needs it – Nmath Jul 18 '22 at 21:01
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My grandmother is a very sharp person, and has a lot of technical experience. I think you might want help that's a bit below her level. – user535733 Jul 18 '22 at 21:02
Thanks all. @Nmath - your suggestion was great. Computer back up and running. Really appreciate your help. – mimosa Jul 19 '22 at 05:44
Does this answer your question? How to retrive data on a internal harddisk that is partially broken – karel Jul 19 '22 at 07:04

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