How to fix Checksum with the fsck command in Linux
The file system is responsible for the way users' data is stored and organized. If the file system is corrupt and certain parts do not work then they will lead to inconsistencies in the file system.
This problem can be solved by using the fsck (file system consistency check) command . This Fsck works at boot time.
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.
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Kareem Winters
Update 03 December 2020
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