problem with ntfs&fat32 partitions

[dibl]

Re: problem with ntfs&fat32 partitions

OK, I'm not sure I'm following you. You mean you did the edits, rebooted your system, and got the partition mounted and visible, but now it won't let you access the files in it?

[Snowhog]

Re: problem with ntfs&fat32 partitions

Let's try a simpler approach.

Open a console and type:

sudo mkdir /media/sdc1
sudo mkdir /media/sdc2
sudo mv /etc/fstab /etc/fstab_OLD

This will create two additional mount points and rename the current fstab file to fstab_OLD.

Then, from within the console, type:

kdesu kate /etc/fstab

When the editor opens, you will have a blank page. Copy and paste the following into the document:

# /etc/fstab: static file system information.
#
# <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>
proc /proc proc defaults 0 0
# /dev/sdb1
UUID=db16e84e-6401-4f07-815c-9e555189a78e / ext3 defaults,errors=remount-ro 0 1
# /dev/sdb5
UUID=36cf2f85-c8b5-4050-b8ea-a9ca24795a23 none swap sw 0 0
/dev/sda1 /media/sda ntfs-3g nouser,defaults,atime,exec,force 0 2
/dev/sdc1 /media/sdc1 ntfs-3g nouser,defaults,atime,exec,force 0 2
/dev/sdc2 /media/sdc2 ext3 defaults,errors=remount-ro 0 2
/dev/scd0 /media/cdrom0 udf,iso9660 user,noauto,exec 0 0
/dev/fd0 /media/floppy0 auto rw,user,noauto,exec 0 0

Save and then close Kate. This will put a new fstab onto your system. Perform a normal shutdown/reboot. See if you are not now able to see and access your other HDs and partitions.

[helen1]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

Let's try a simpler approach.

Open a console and type:

sudo mkdir /media/sdc1
sudo mkdir /media/sdc2
sudo mv /etc/fstab /etc/fstab_OLD

This will create two additional mount points and rename the current fstab file to fstab_OLD.

Then, from within the console, type:

kdesu kate /etc/fstab

When the editor opens, you will have a blank page. Copy and paste the following into the document:

# /etc/fstab: static file system information.
#
# <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>
proc /proc proc defaults 0 0
# /dev/sdb1
UUID=db16e84e-6401-4f07-815c-9e555189a78e / ext3 defaults,errors=remount-ro 0 1
# /dev/sdb5
UUID=36cf2f85-c8b5-4050-b8ea-a9ca24795a23 none swap sw 0 0
/dev/sda1 /media/sda ntfs-3g nouser,defaults,atime,exec,force 0 2
/dev/sdc1 /media/sdc1 ntfs-3g nouser,defaults,atime,exec,force 0 2
/dev/sdc2 /media/sdc2 ext3 defaults,errors=remount-ro 0 2
/dev/scd0 /media/cdrom0 udf,iso9660 user,noauto,exec 0 0
/dev/fd0 /media/floppy0 auto rw,user,noauto,exec 0 0

Save and then close Kate. This will put a new fstab onto your system. Perform a normal shutdown/reboot. See if you are not now able to see and access your other HDs and partitions.

OHH,noo.My linux is destroyed.I cant boot anymore.I start linux and the blue line gets to the half way and then nothing.It show something like consola.What now?

[dibl]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

Hmmmm. So, you get a text login prompt? Looks like this:

dusan@gutsy:~$

or something similar?

[helen1]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

Something like that.I am not sure.What to do?Can I use somehow backup of fstab?

[dibl]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

Sure, that's why we made it.

If you made it as Snowhog suggested, then what you want to do is log in to the text prompt with your user name and password. Then execute the following command:

sudo mv /etc/fstab_OLD /etc/fstab

Or, if you named it /etc/fstab.bak, then the command is:

sudo mv /etc/fstab.bak /etc/fstab

And then shutdown and restart your system with this command:

sudo shutdown -r now

[helen1]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

Sure, that's why we made it.

If you made it as Snowhog suggested, then what you want to do is log in to the text prompt with your user name and password. Then execute the following command:

sudo mv /etc/fstab_OLD /etc/fstab

Or, if you named it /etc/fstab.bak, then the command is:

sudo mv /etc/fstab.bak /etc/fstab

And then shutdown and restart your system with this command:

sudo shutdown -r now

Nothing.Neither of option.Message is:
root@kubuntu:~#
command 'sudo' is available in 'usr/bin/sudo'
the command could not be located because '/user/bin' is not included in the PATH environment variable.

[dibl]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

OK, you are logged in as root.

So, my previous message is correct, except you can disregard "sudo" in the front of the commands.

[helen1]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

OK, you are logged in as root.

So, my previous message is correct, except you can disregard "sudo" in the front of the commands.

To type without 'sudo'??

[dibl]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

Yes.

[helen1]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

@dibl

It wont to work.I typed both commands.And got message:no such file or directory.I am sure that I made a backup.Is there plan B?

[Snowhog]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

Read this post completely before you do anything. If you don't understand any part of it, or have a question, ask.

Reboot. Select recovery mode. That should get you to a command line (root) prompt. Assuming that does, then type the following exactly, pressing ENTER after each command:

cd /
ls -l /etc/fstab*

This will list all fstab files. You are looking for the renamed copy you made earlier. If you named it as I suggested, it should be listed as:

fstab_OLD

Assuming that's what you named it, then type the following exactly, pressing ENTER after each command:

rm etc/fstab
mv etc/fstab_OLD etc/fstab
shutdown -r now

This will remove (if it exists) the non-working fstab file and rename the backup (fstab_OLD) to fstab, and perform a reboot of your PC. This should get you back to where you began.

[helen1]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

Read this post completely before you do anything. If you don't understand any part of it, or have a question, ask.

Reboot. Select recovery mode. That should get you to a command line (root) prompt. Assuming that does, then type the following exactly, pressing ENTER after each command:

cd /
ls -l /etc/fstab*

This will list all fstab files. You are looking for the renamed copy you made earlier. If you named it as I suggested, it should be listed as:

fstab_OLD

Assuming that's what you named it, then type the following exactly, pressing ENTER after each command:

rm etc/fstab
mv etc/fstab_OLD etc/fstab
shutdown -r now

This will remove (if it exists) the non-working fstab file and rename the backup (fstab_OLD) to fstab, and perform a reboot of your PC. This should get you back to where you began.

This is not working.When I type cd/ it says no such file or directory?

[Snowhog]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

This is not working.When I type cd/ it says no such file or directory?

There is a space between cd and /

[helen1]

Re: problem with ntfs&amp;fat32 partitions

This is not working.When I type cd/ it says no such file or directory?

There is a space between cd and /

lol,is there always space?

This is a error message(part)

fsck died with exit status8[fail]
file system check faild.