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Re: HELP!



>     e2fsck:
>     Couldn't find ext2 super-block, trying backup blocks
>     "Bad magic number in super-block while trying to open /dev/hda"
> 
>     dumpe2fs:
>     "Bad magic number in super-block while trying to open /dev/hda"
> 
>     fdisk can see and verify the partitions just fine so I know it is not a
> partitioning issue...

Exactly what command are you using to fsck your partition?
I see your error messages say:  "/dev/hda".   ***WRONG!!!
You should be checking your PARTITION -- NOT the WHOLE DRIVE.
e2fsck /dev/hda1  # replacing "1" with the correct partition number.

> P.S. I've already moved the Linux system over to the UPS to prevent this
> again... <G>

Good idea!   :{)

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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