> I am running a dual boot SuSE 8.0 / Win98 system > > I get the following error messages when booting into linux > > Reiserfsck: could not open filesystem on "/dev/hda5" > Warning.... fsck.reiserfs for device /dev/hda5 exited with signal 6 > fsck.reiserfs /dev/hda5 failes (status 0X8) run manually! > clm-6005:writing node 941 on readonly FS > > after a few more lines it continues > > fsck failed. Please repair manually and reboot. > The file system is currently mounted read-only. > To remount it read-write do: > > bash# mount -n -o remount,rw / > > Attention: Only CONTROL-D will reboot the system in this maintanance > mode: shutdown or reboot will not work. > > Give root password to login: > > I enter my root password and the prompt changes to > > (none):~# > > I enter the command as stated above, and then press enter. > I reboot by using CONTROL-D > and it makes no difference, I get the same messages again. It makes no > difference if I use either the safe settings, or repair boot options. > I think at that point you need to fsck the filesyatem (fsck=FileSystemChecK.)
you need to type the comman dmanually as root fsck.reiserfs /dev/hda5 > Do I have to reinstall or is their an easier way??? > > thanks > Graham > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.408 / Virus Database: 230 - Release Date: 24/10/02
