e2fsck

Additional Notes

e2fsck is a disk and filesystem command used to check ext2, ext3, and ext4 filesystems. It checks and optionally repairs ext2, ext3, and ext4 filesystems. The filesystem should be unmounted before running a repair to avoid data corruption.

Syntax

e2fsck [options] [device-or-path]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how e2fsck behaves.
• device: Disk, partition, volume, or filesystem path to inspect or modify.
• target: Mount point, file, or storage object used by the operation.

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

e2fsck --help
man e2fsck

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man e2fsck, e2fsck --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.