Fatal error unable to create lock file: Bad file descriptor
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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)
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try remount the root partition as read-write
mount -u /
and role back… -
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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