PC boots to rescue mode, couldn't mount sysroot.mount

brent

Jett and BTRFS for root partition

ding ding ding.
https://discuss.getsol.us/d/11340-btrfs-handling-restoration
"failed to mount sysroot.mount" with solution even though problem not the same but similar.
never dabbled with btrfs personally--seems like a whole other animal

Jett

brent
That does not make a bit of sense to me! I have never been good at command line stuff because I can never remember all the commands. I don't think in words, I think in images. So I never got familiar with the command line. It makes me feel like I am dyslexic...or perplexic!
I know how to use snapper, but solus doesn't appear to have that.

Axios

Jett We really need to see the error text file when you try to boot.
I would be careful with BTRFS you can hose data easly (If you need to keep it)
I think because the root partion filesystem is still messed up its not booting.
And honestly dont know if kde partion can fix btrfs.

Jett

Axios
This is the error text;
Here is the emergency screen my solus stops at.
[FAILED] Failed to mount sysroot.mount - /sysroot.
[DEPEND] Dependency failed for initrd-root--fs.target - Initrd Root File System
[DEPEND] Dependency failed for initrd-parsetpoints Configured in the Real Root

Generating "/run/initramfs/rdsosreport.txt"

Entering emergency mode. Exit the shell to continue.
Type "journalctl" to view system logs.
You might want save "/run/initramfs/rdsosreport.txt" to a USB stick or /boot
after mounting them and attatch it to a bug report

Press Enter for maintenance
(or press Control-D to continue):

KDE partition manager says it supports BTRFS filesystems.

Axios

Jett Sorry I wasnt clear met the rdsosreport.txt
I am not versed enough with BTRFS on repair but can help with determining what the issue is
maybe.

Jett

It keeps looking like the mount point needs to be edited/restored and I have no idea what to do about that. I can't even chroot that solus drive because of no mount point. There is a place to do that in kde partition manager, but it is not very intuitive. What do I type in there for ~~a new~~ the correct mount point?

Jett

Axios
OK, I will have to Shut down solus live to do that. While I am still here, how should I get that text file?

Axios

Jett Dang you cant not sure what to do now!

Jett

Axios
I am getting mentally exhausted...how about we call it a day now?
It will give us some time to think of a new plan.

brent

^^
I think the option is in our installer though.
Type "BTRFS" into Forum Search and you will see a gold mine of Solus users with it.
maybe this filesystem has completely different rules?
spitballin

BuzzPCSOS

Probably a good move for @Jett would to be to log onto this forum using a phone which would allow access to instructions while working on the PC. Done it myself when there were problems.
A quick internet search indicates that there is plenty of software that can access BTRFS data directly from a drive. Solus Live is not one of them as the tools to deal with BTRFS get installed when that file system is selected for installation and are not native on the boot disc. Worse case fix could be to remove the drive and access it from a BTRFS enabled computer via a USB drive adaptor.
I dabbled briefly with BTRFS but the lack of an easy access to my file system when the computer would not boot led to me abandoning it. A very clever file system with many features but lacking a very basic feature at that time that was essential for me.
Fedora Workstation uses BTRFS as it's default so there is a chance that the Live ISO might have access to the file system on Jett's hard drive.
Just theorising.

Axios

BuzzPCSOS Ya I to did the BTRFS stintearly on it just didnt fit my style either.
I think it has come long way from what i am seeing.
But hey we stick with what we are comfortable with.

Axios

I was curious about Live iso reading BTRFS so i formatted a usb with it.
Had interesting results
All the current Solus Live read the usb just fine.
Fedora also
Garuda also
So that in my mind tells me his BTRFS IS MESSED UP (If i am seeing it right)

I am going to suggest this with (USE AT YOUR OWN RISK) label.
Burn a Gardu iso (I used Gardu gnome) in it you will find a program called (BTRFS ASSSISTANT)
which may be of help.
When you run it in lower left it shows errors see if it shows any for yours. (or if it can read it at all)
Above that is the disk info its looking at make sure its right.

Cross next bridge when we come to it.
you are prob more up on using btrfs than i am.

Best I got for now.

Note: Gardu might be handy iso if it works out for you to keep around since you are using BTRFS if this works out.
Also it appears with any live iso BTRFS is going to be read-only but that would atleast let you copy your data.

BuzzPCSOS

Axios So that in my mind tells me his BTRFS IS MESSED UP (If i am seeing it right)

Was thinking the same but hoping that positive thinking would prevail.

First rule of computing - Make multiple backups
Second rule of computing - Don't save them on your computer, unplug external drives.
Third rule of computing - Enjoy the airgap, your backed up files are hack and virus proofed.
Fourth rule of computing - Keep nothing on your computer that you don't absolutely need constant access to.

Jett

Good news...I hope! I have been working all morning on my Garuda SSD an have gotten it fixed so it boots now (Unbootable since last December).
I can access my Solus SSD from Garuda Dolphin. I still need to tinker with it abit to make sure it is totally up to date. I am going to try and chroot Solus from Garuda since it sees my Solus drive from there. When that succeeds I will get back with you and hope that you guys can help me fix my Solus drive! What do you think?

Axios

Sounds like you made some progress then.
At least you can recover your files?
Its late here calling it a day.

Jett

I have both drives booting now thank you for all your help everyone!

Axios

Jett Always love a success story and glad we could throw some ideas your way.
Sometimes one has to take the scenic route with computers.

Jett

Axios
It requires more expensive gas, motels, and time to go the scenic route anymore! Right?

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