On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:09:16 +0000 John Layt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:49, Travis Crook wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a server running 9.1 that has a second hard drive > > that is not doing anything at the moment. I would like to remove > > it and use it elsewhere but when I take it out I get an error on > > boot that says it must repair the file system on /dev/hdb7 (which > > is on the second hard drive). I tell it to fix the errors > > (ignoring the "Warning: you may damage your files) and then let it > > reboot. It comes right back to the same place and won't do a full > > boot. > > Bryan's already given a couple of options, but there is a third if > you're happy editing files from the command line. Once you get to > the error message, it should give you the option of logging in as > root in order to fix the 'error', do so, then use your favourite > editor to edit /etc/fstab to remove all entries for entries for /dev/ > hdb, e.g.: vim-enhanced /etc/fstab > > Works for me everytime I have hassles with my external drive. > I'll have to try it the next time. I used Bryan's suggestion and it worked great! > Cheers! Thanks! > > John. > Send instant messages to your online friends > http://au.messenger.yahoo.com > -- Travis Crook Visions Beyond www.VisionsBeyond.com 208-478-7836
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