RE: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3
I had a similar problem a while back after a crash. I booted up in recovery mode using the FC5 install disc, manually mounted the drive in question and found that most of my /etc folder was gone. the whole /etc/init.d folder was gone too, which prevented proper startup and mounting. Fortunately I keep a copy of the whole /etc in my home folder, I copied it back in and after reboot it was fine. This was on an FC5 box. I'm not sure how the boot disk differs between 3 and 5, but if it has recover option, then go in that way and manually mount the drive to see what is happening. If the boot disc differs, you can plug the drive into another linux box, and mount it from there. It sounds similar to what I had, but unless you check the folder structure to see -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 October 2006 13:04 To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3 Hello, Got a problem while boot my linux fedora pc. Power failure, mainboard has defect condensators etc Disk ok, boots up but fail to mount ext3 / partition. Tried explore3fs aswell but it says the partition has size problem or so.. Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel Thanks for any input on howto resolve, atleast recover some of the data. B/R Ole J - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3
Thanks for the reply. I tried to mount the disk in another linux distro, but i got the error that the allready was existing a mount called /boot, / ... Ole I had a similar problem a while back after a crash. I booted up in recovery mode using the FC5 install disc, manually mounted the drive in question and found that most of my /etc folder was gone. the whole /etc/init.d folder was gone too, which prevented proper startup and mounting. Fortunately I keep a copy of the whole /etc in my home folder, I copied it back in and after reboot it was fine. This was on an FC5 box. I'm not sure how the boot disk differs between 3 and 5, but if it has recover option, then go in that way and manually mount the drive to see what is happening. If the boot disc differs, you can plug the drive into another linux box, and mount it from there. It sounds similar to what I had, but unless you check the folder structure to see -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 October 2006 13:04 To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3 Hello, Got a problem while boot my linux fedora pc. Power failure, mainboard has defect condensators etc Disk ok, boots up but fail to mount ext3 / partition. Tried explore3fs aswell but it says the partition has size problem or so.. Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel Thanks for any input on howto resolve, atleast recover some of the data. B/R Ole J - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3
You can't mount it directly on an existing system as those partitions are already in use. Mount it under temp or mnt. mount /dev/hda1 /tmp where hda1 is the drive from the corrupt pc and /tmp is the folder to mount to. Then you will be working in the /tmp folder and not / but you should be able to browse the disc accordingly. Pretty sure that will work. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 October 2006 13:25 To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: RE: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3 Thanks for the reply. I tried to mount the disk in another linux distro, but i got the error that the allready was existing a mount called /boot, / ... Ole I had a similar problem a while back after a crash. I booted up in recovery mode using the FC5 install disc, manually mounted the drive in question and found that most of my /etc folder was gone. the whole /etc/init.d folder was gone too, which prevented proper startup and mounting. Fortunately I keep a copy of the whole /etc in my home folder, I copied it back in and after reboot it was fine. This was on an FC5 box. I'm not sure how the boot disk differs between 3 and 5, but if it has recover option, then go in that way and manually mount the drive to see what is happening. If the boot disc differs, you can plug the drive into another linux box, and mount it from there. It sounds similar to what I had, but unless you check the folder structure to see -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 October 2006 13:04 To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3 Hello, Got a problem while boot my linux fedora pc. Power failure, mainboard has defect condensators etc Disk ok, boots up but fail to mount ext3 / partition. Tried explore3fs aswell but it says the partition has size problem or so.. Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel Thanks for any input on howto resolve, atleast recover some of the data. B/R Ole J - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3
boot with other distro (any live cd is the best tool for this job); make a directory to mount from hd, ex.: mkdir /mnt/part_root mount the root partition from your HD, mount (-t ext3) /dev/hdaX /mnt/part_root go to /mnt/part_root and search what happened On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:24:42 +0200 (CEST) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the reply. I tried to mount the disk in another linux distro, but i got the error that the allready was existing a mount called /boot, / ... Ole I had a similar problem a while back after a crash. I booted up in recovery mode using the FC5 install disc, manually mounted the drive in question and found that most of my /etc folder was gone. the whole /etc/init.d folder was gone too, which prevented proper startup and mounting. Fortunately I keep a copy of the whole /etc in my home folder, I copied it back in and after reboot it was fine. This was on an FC5 box. I'm not sure how the boot disk differs between 3 and 5, but if it has recover option, then go in that way and manually mount the drive to see what is happening. If the boot disc differs, you can plug the drive into another linux box, and mount it from there. It sounds similar to what I had, but unless you check the folder structure to see -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 October 2006 13:04 To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3 Hello, Got a problem while boot my linux fedora pc. Power failure, mainboard has defect condensators etc Disk ok, boots up but fail to mount ext3 / partition. Tried explore3fs aswell but it says the partition has size problem or so.. Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel Thanks for any input on howto resolve, atleast recover some of the data. B/R Ole J - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3
I get this when doing fdisk I did get mount the /boot but it just the boot grub and image files. I really need the data, part of it anyway * fdisk /dev/hda You will not be able to write the partition table. Device contains neither a valid DOS partition table, nor Sun http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/#, SGI or OSF disklabel. Building a new DOS disklabel. Changes will remain in memory only, until you decide to write them. After that, of course, the previous content won't be recoverable. Warning: invalid flag 0x of partition table 4 will be corrected by w(rite) Command (m for help): B/R Ole Craig Smith wrote: I had a similar problem a while back after a crash. I booted up in recovery mode using the FC5 install disc, manually mounted the drive in question and found that most of my /etc folder was gone. the whole /etc/init.d folder was gone too, which prevented proper startup and mounting. Fortunately I keep a copy of the whole /etc in my home folder, I copied it back in and after reboot it was fine. This was on an FC5 box. I'm not sure how the boot disk differs between 3 and 5, but if it has recover option, then go in that way and manually mount the drive to see what is happening. If the boot disc differs, you can plug the drive into another linux box, and mount it from there. It sounds similar to what I had, but unless you check the folder structure to see -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 October 2006 13:04 To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3 Hello, Got a problem while boot my linux fedora pc. Power failure, mainboard has defect condensators etc Disk ok, boots up but fail to mount ext3 / partition. Tried explore3fs aswell but it says the partition has size problem or so.. Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel Thanks for any input on howto resolve, atleast recover some of the data. B/R Ole J - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Please note that this message may contain confidential information. If you have received this message by mistake, please inform the sender of the mistake by sending a reply, then delete the message from your system without making, distributing or retaining any copies of it. Although we believe that the message and any attachments are free from viruses and other errors that might affect the computer or IT system where it is received and read, the recipient opens the message at his or her own risk. We assume no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the receipt or use of this message. - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3
Sounds like your /boot and / are on different partitions. Booting from a Fedora installation CD is your best bet. Enter 'linux recover' (or something like that, there's an F funtion that will tell you what exactly to enter) to enter recovery mode, which will attempt to locate and mount all your partitions for you. Alternatively, any 'live' CD can be used to boot (e.g. Knoppix) SystemRescueCD is a particularly good distro to use for this. It contains qt_parted, which is a free clone of partition magic. Ole J wrote: I get this when doing fdisk I did get mount the /boot but it just the boot grub and image files. I really need the data, part of it anyway * fdisk /dev/hda You will not be able to write the partition table. Device contains neither a valid DOS partition table, nor Sun http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/#, SGI or OSF disklabel. Building a new DOS disklabel. Changes will remain in memory only, until you decide to write them. After that, of course, the previous content won't be recoverable. Warning: invalid flag 0x of partition table 4 will be corrected by w(rite) Command (m for help): B/R Ole Craig Smith wrote: I had a similar problem a while back after a crash. I booted up in recovery mode using the FC5 install disc, manually mounted the drive in question and found that most of my /etc folder was gone. the whole /etc/init.d folder was gone too, which prevented proper startup and mounting. Fortunately I keep a copy of the whole /etc in my home folder, I copied it back in and after reboot it was fine. This was on an FC5 box. I'm not sure how the boot disk differs between 3 and 5, but if it has recover option, then go in that way and manually mount the drive to see what is happening. If the boot disc differs, you can plug the drive into another linux box, and mount it from there. It sounds similar to what I had, but unless you check the folder structure to see -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 October 2006 13:04 To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3 Hello, Got a problem while boot my linux fedora pc. Power failure, mainboard has defect condensators etc Disk ok, boots up but fail to mount ext3 / partition. Tried explore3fs aswell but it says the partition has size problem or so.. Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel Thanks for any input on howto resolve, atleast recover some of the data. B/R Ole J -- -Eric 'shubes' - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3
Thats true 3 partitions on the same hdd, maxtor 120gb: /boot / swap I have been more successful with Stellar Phoenix Linux software, but still got problems to actual keep the program from crashing all the time. I have check the hdd , and it is in state ok by smart info. Ole Eric Shubes wrote: Sounds like your /boot and / are on different partitions. Booting from a Fedora installation CD is your best bet. Enter 'linux recover' (or something like that, there's an F funtion that will tell you what exactly to enter) to enter recovery mode, which will attempt to locate and mount all your partitions for you. Alternatively, any 'live' CD can be used to boot (e.g. Knoppix) SystemRescueCD is a particularly good distro to use for this. It contains qt_parted, which is a free clone of partition magic. Ole J wrote: I get this when doing fdisk I did get mount the /boot but it just the boot grub and image files. I really need the data, part of it anyway * fdisk /dev/hda You will not be able to write the partition table. Device contains neither a valid DOS partition table, nor Sun http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/#, SGI or OSF disklabel. Building a new DOS disklabel. Changes will remain in memory only, until you decide to write them. After that, of course, the previous content won't be recoverable. Warning: invalid flag 0x of partition table 4 will be corrected by w(rite) Command (m for help): B/R Ole Craig Smith wrote: I had a similar problem a while back after a crash. I booted up in recovery mode using the FC5 install disc, manually mounted the drive in question and found that most of my /etc folder was gone. the whole /etc/init.d folder was gone too, which prevented proper startup and mounting. Fortunately I keep a copy of the whole /etc in my home folder, I copied it back in and after reboot it was fine. This was on an FC5 box. I'm not sure how the boot disk differs between 3 and 5, but if it has recover option, then go in that way and manually mount the drive to see what is happening. If the boot disc differs, you can plug the drive into another linux box, and mount it from there. It sounds similar to what I had, but unless you check the folder structure to see -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 October 2006 13:04 To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: [qmailtoaster] Off Topic: Recover / on Fedora Core 3 Hello, Got a problem while boot my linux fedora pc. Power failure, mainboard has defect condensators etc Disk ok, boots up but fail to mount ext3 / partition. Tried explore3fs aswell but it says the partition has size problem or so.. Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= option to kernel Thanks for any input on howto resolve, atleast recover some of the data. B/R Ole J -- Please note that this message may contain confidential information. If you have received this message by mistake, please inform the sender of the mistake by sending a reply, then delete the message from your system without making, distributing or retaining any copies of it. Although we believe that the message and any attachments are free from viruses and other errors that might affect the computer or IT system where it is received and read, the recipient opens the message at his or her own risk. We assume no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the receipt or use of this message. - QmailToaster hosted by: VR Hosted http://www.vr.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
