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Fatal error unable to create lock file: Bad file descriptor

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    dpa
    last edited by May 15, 2016, 2:52 AM

    I got this message this morning, and no matter how I try to login via webgui, ssh, scp,  it seems I am booting into a read-mode only.

    Choosing any of the menu will display this error (see attached)

    What should I do to restore/rescue the system before going for a reinstall?

    ![fatal error.png](/public/imported_attachments/1/fatal error.png)
    ![fatal error.png_thumb](/public/imported_attachments/1/fatal error.png_thumb)

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      Tracktor
      last edited by May 17, 2016, 8:40 PM

      try remount the root partition as read-write
      mount -u /
      and role back…

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        dpa
        last edited by May 21, 2016, 4:27 AM

        @Tracktor:

        try remount the root partition as read-write
        mount -u /
        and role back…

        I just read your reply. I end up installing a new one and restoring latest backup.

        I'll take note of your suggestion, thanks!

        kind regards,

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