How to run VREPAIR.

(Last modified: 13Feb2003)

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How to run VREPAIR.

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    1-LOAD VREPAIR on the server.  
    2-Toggle to the server console screen.
    3-Dismount the volume you want to repair.
    4-Select Set VRepair options 1
        Option 2 Write all directory and FAT entries out to disk
        Option 3 Write Changes Immediately to Disk
        Option 4 Purge all deleted files
        Option 5 Return to main menu
    5 - Select Option 1 Repair a volume
    6- Let it run until it finishes.  You will want to continue repairing the volume until you
        receive zero errors.
Note: VREPAIR is used for legacy type volumes only.
Note: VREPAIR does repair the directory entry files of the volume. For this reason you would want to have a valid back up before running VREPAIR in case the repair is unsuccessful.

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Document Title:	How to run VREPAIR.
Document ID:	10019638
Solution ID:	1.0.34566057.2361957
Creation Date:	15Oct1999
Modified Date:	13Feb2003
Novell Product Class:	End of Life Groupware NetWare Novell BorderManager Services Novell eDirectory

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