How Do I Fix File System Error in Linux?
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What is File System Error in Linux?

When to Use fsck in Linux

One common problem fsck can diagnose is when the system fails to boot. Another one is when you get an input/output error when the files on your system become corrupt. You can also use the fsck utility to check the health of external drives, such as SD cards or USB flash drives.

How do I fix file system error in Ubuntu?

2 Answers

  1. boot to the GRUB menu.
  2. choose Advanced Options.
  3. choose Recovery mode.
  4. choose Root access.
  5. at the # prompt, type sudo fsck -f /
  6. repeat the fsck command if there were errors.
  7. type reboot.
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