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Run Partitioning Tool<br />

This starts the expert partitioning tool in YaST. Find details in Section 2.5.6,<br />

“Partitioner” (page 53).<br />

Repair File System<br />

This checks the file systems <strong>of</strong> your installed system. You are first <strong>of</strong>fered<br />

a selection <strong>of</strong> all detected partitions and can then choose the ones to check.<br />

Recover Lost Partitions<br />

It is possible to attempt to reconstruct damaged partition tables. A list <strong>of</strong><br />

detected hard disks is presented first for selection. Clicking OK starts the<br />

examination. This can take a while depending on the processing power and<br />

size <strong>of</strong> the hard disk.<br />

IMPORTANT: Reconstructing a Partition Table<br />

The reconstruction <strong>of</strong> a partition table is tricky. YaST attempts to<br />

recognize lost partitions by analyzing the data sectors <strong>of</strong> the hard<br />

disk. The lost partitions are added to the rebuilt partition table when<br />

recognized. This is, however, not successful in all imaginable cases.<br />

Save System Settings to Floppy<br />

This option saves important system files to a floppy disk. If one <strong>of</strong> these files<br />

become damaged, it can be restored from disk.<br />

Verify Installed S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

This checks the consistency <strong>of</strong> the package database and the availability <strong>of</strong><br />

the most important packages. Any damaged installed packages can be reinstalled<br />

with this tool.<br />

4 After the repair process has been terminated successfully, click OK and Finish<br />

and remove the installation media. The system automatically reboots.<br />

9.7 Support for <strong>SUSE</strong> Linux<br />

Useful support information for <strong>SUSE</strong> Linux is available in a number <strong>of</strong> sources. If you<br />

encounter problems with the installation or use <strong>of</strong> <strong>SUSE</strong> Linux that you are unable to<br />

solve, our experienced support staff can <strong>of</strong>fer practical assistance with the free installa-<br />

Common Problems and Their Solutions 243

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