Ubuntu – Disk Utility in 12.04 LTS will not let me check the file system partition for errors

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I want to check my partition for errors using Disk utility.

When I press the "Check Filesystem" button, it says that an error occurred … device is busy. How can I ignore that error and carry on with the check?

I have Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.

Best Answer

The device/partition may be mounted or being used by some process. Also, please don't try to run a check on a mounted file-system; can result in severe data loss.

I'd suggest booting from a Live CD/USB (ensure that your drives are not mounted) and then trying to run ``fsck".

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