How to Fix Checksum with the Fsck Command in Linux

This practical guide walks through how to fix checksum with the fsck command in Linux, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

Why use fsck in Linux?

• The problem occurs when starting the system.
• File may be damaged or missing.
• Driver is not working.

Options of the fsck command

• fsck -A : Checks all file systems.
• fsck -C : Show whether the progress bar is active or not.
• fsck -l : Lock the device to make sure no other program tries to use the partition during the test.
• fsck -M : The mounted file system will not check.
• fsck -P : Check that the file system is parallel or not include root.
• fsck -R : The command will not check the root file system.
• fsck -r : The device information provision command has been checked.
• fsck -T : Command does not show title.
• fsck -V : Provides description of what is being done.

How to use the fsck command?

Step 1 : First, open the boot option and select Advanced options for Ubuntu .

Step 2 : Then choose Recovery mode .

Step 3 : Then choose the fsck option .

It will ask the file system to mount again. Select Yes.

Now, you can see the following screen:

Step 4 : Select Resume.