How to Run a pfSense Software File System Check (5/2020)
In this video, we walk through running a file system check with pfSense software. This is useful if you are NOT running ZFS as the default file system. Our documentation for running a file system check can be found here: https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/l...
For Intel devices, use the following commands:
1. Boot into Single User Mode by pressing '2' at the loader menu. It will boot to a question asking for a path to the shell, just press return to reach the # prompt.
2. At the # prompt run the following command: 'fsck -y /'
3. Reboot by running: '/sbin/reboot'
For ARM devices, use the following commands:
1. At the console press any key to interrupt the boot loader when you see:
Hit Enter to boot immediately, or any other key for command prompt.
Please note that this is the second prompt for a keystroke you will see when booting the device.
Please let the first one ("Hit any key to stop autoboot") pass without taking any action.
2. At the 'loader' prompt enter: 'boot -s'
That will boot in single user mode to a question asking for a path to the shell, just press return to reach the # prompt.
3. At the # prompt run the following command: 'fsck -y /'
4. Reboot by running: '/sbin/reboot'
