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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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