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    Cannot open /boot/lua/loader.lua: no such file or directory found

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      Willever
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      I have a 1 year old netgate 4100 -- after a 5 hour power failure today , now I getting Cannot open /boot/lua/loader.lua: no such file or directory found

      I don't have a clue what to do ?? Any suggestions?

      thanks

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        cmcdonald Netgate Developer @Willever
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        @Willever you could try:

        load kernel
        load zfs
        boot
        

        at that prompt and see if it boots.

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          Willever @cmcdonald
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          @cmcdonald

          thanks - I tried that at the OK prompt and it says Can't find kernel.

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            SteveITS Galactic Empire @Willever
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            @Willever Not sure what happened but reinstalling is probably the fastest way back in terms of clock time.

            https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/netgate-4100/reinstall-pfsense.html
            (Free ticket)

            https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/backup/restore-during-install.html

            Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
            When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
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