Am 06.07.2012 17:35, schrieb Jim: > On 07/06/2012 11:19 AM, Reindl Harald wrote: >> >> Am 06.07.2012 17:15, schrieb Jim: >>> mount -o remount,rw / >>> >>> I trying to write on to /media/backup , but it is a read-only file sys, how do I change it to rw. the above command >>> is not doing it. >> so there must be a reson why it is only mounted read-only >> >> again: >> what does "dmesg" say or what appears in /var/log/messages >> after trying tou remount RW - it is laways the same: without >> providing any information nobody can help you >> >> >> > mount -o remount,rw / > > sda3 is / > > /var/log/messages; > Jul 6 11:29:28 presleys kernel: [52473.469114] EXT4-fs (sda3): re-mounted. Opts: (null) well so what let you come to the conclusion it is MOUNTED read-only? what says "mount | grep sda3"? i doubt you are only kacing write-permissions this has nothing to do with read-only is this still the same computer of your freind where you trying to rescue data since days? if yes - PLEASE be a friend to him and consult someone which is knowing what he is doing - appearently you are only shooting in the dark which sooner or later ends in data finally lost!
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