FSCK_MSDOS(8) BSD System Manager's Manual FSCK_MSDOS(8)
fsck_msdos - DOS/Windows (FAT) filesystem consistency checker
fsck_msdos [-fpny] filesystem ...
The fsck_msdos utility verifies and repairs FAT filesystems (more common- ly known as DOS filesystems). It checks the specified filesystems and tries to repair all detected inconsistencies, requesting confirmation be- fore making any changes. If the -p flag is given, fsck_msdos preens the specified filesystems. It is normally started this way by fsck(8) run from rc(8) during automatic reboot, when a FAT filesystem is detected. When preening filesystems, fsck_msdos will fix common inconsistencies non-interactively. If more serious problems are found, fsck_msdos does not try to fix them, indi- cates that it was not successful, and exits. The options are as follows: -f This option is ignored by fsck_msdos, and is present only for compatibility with programs that check other filesystem types for consistency, such as fsck_ffs(8). -n Assume a "no" response to all questions asked by fsck_msdos ex- cept for "CONTINUE?", which is assumed to be affirmative. Filesystems will not be opened for writing. This is the default for filesystems to be checked that are concurrently mounted writ- able. -p Preen the specified filesystems. -y Causes fsck_msdos to assume "yes" as the answer to all operator questions.
fs(5), fstab(5), fsck(8), fsck_ffs(8), mount_msdos(8), newfs_msdos(8), rc(8)
fsck_msdos is still under construction. MirBSD #10-current August 13, 1995 1