Re: ext3 fs /var corrupt :(

["Pim Bliek" <pim.bliek@gmail.com>]

I have 2.5 GB of data in lost+found...
Is there any way to retrieve this data and place it back into the
proper place? Automatically? (I don't see myself sorting out several
thousands of files by hand)


On 3/25/07, Pim Bliek <pim.bliek@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I need some help. I think I screwed my /var while trying to resize it
> online.. :(
> Nice these new features in ext3... NOT :(
>
> Is there anyone out here that is willing to help on this one? A
> filesystem/ext3 guru? Preferable someone in the Netherlands as well,
> but any help is appreciated.
>
> I cannot give much details here, since I do not understand my current
> situation here either. Thing is, all seemed fine untill I ran fsck on
> it... which removed all data from the partition :(. It is empty...
> although df -h still gives me that 6 GB is used. I cannot umount it
> either anymore. Totally weird situation...
>
> HELP.... I work with Debian for years now.. but never had this crap!
>
> Pim