FSCK_MSDOS(8) BSD System Manager's Manual FSCK_MSDOS(8)
NAME
fsck_msdos - DOS/Windows (FAT) filesystem consistency checker
SYNOPSIS
fsck_msdos [-fpny] filesystem ...
DESCRIPTION
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.
SEE ALSO
fs(5), fstab(5), fsck(8), fsck_ffs(8), mount_msdos(8), newfs_msdos(8),
rc(8)
BUGS
fsck_msdos is still under construction.
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