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Linux Mint hard drive trouble

Linux Mint hard drive trouble

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OnesieLover
Member
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01-11-2017, 12:40 AM
#1
You're dealing with a common issue when using multiple drives in Linux Mint 19. It sounds like your system is treating the 200GB drive as separate from the 80GB one, which can slow things down during downloads. Here’s a simple approach:

1. **Check Disk Usage** – Open a terminal and run `df -h` to see how much space each drive actually has.
2. **Mount Both Drives Together** – Try mounting both drives as a single volume so they share the same filesystem.
3. **Use a File Manager** – If you're using a GUI, ensure both drives are recognized and properly connected.
4. **Check Mount Options** – Sometimes mounting with `noatime` or similar options can help, but it’s usually not necessary for performance.
5. **Restart Your System** – A reboot can sometimes resolve temporary glitches.

If the issue persists, you might need to adjust your bootloader settings or consider using a different partitioning method. Let me know if you want step-by-step instructions for any of these!
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OnesieLover
01-11-2017, 12:40 AM #1

You're dealing with a common issue when using multiple drives in Linux Mint 19. It sounds like your system is treating the 200GB drive as separate from the 80GB one, which can slow things down during downloads. Here’s a simple approach:

1. **Check Disk Usage** – Open a terminal and run `df -h` to see how much space each drive actually has.
2. **Mount Both Drives Together** – Try mounting both drives as a single volume so they share the same filesystem.
3. **Use a File Manager** – If you're using a GUI, ensure both drives are recognized and properly connected.
4. **Check Mount Options** – Sometimes mounting with `noatime` or similar options can help, but it’s usually not necessary for performance.
5. **Restart Your System** – A reboot can sometimes resolve temporary glitches.

If the issue persists, you might need to adjust your bootloader settings or consider using a different partitioning method. Let me know if you want step-by-step instructions for any of these!

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Waverabbit
Senior Member
643
01-11-2017, 02:02 AM
#2
Hey there! I see you're dealing with two drives and need to control where your data goes. Just let me know which drive you want to use for a specific task, and I'll help you manage it.
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Waverabbit
01-11-2017, 02:02 AM #2

Hey there! I see you're dealing with two drives and need to control where your data goes. Just let me know which drive you want to use for a specific task, and I'll help you manage it.

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1Point10
Member
144
01-30-2017, 11:22 PM
#3
It saved to the 200GB space but stopped downloading without a clear explanation.
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1Point10
01-30-2017, 11:22 PM #3

It saved to the 200GB space but stopped downloading without a clear explanation.

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CH_SwissPower
Junior Member
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02-02-2017, 06:04 AM
#4
The device is at capacity and cannot proceed with the download.
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CH_SwissPower
02-02-2017, 06:04 AM #4

The device is at capacity and cannot proceed with the download.

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ilija
Member
206
02-03-2017, 05:26 PM
#5
You're using a wine version, so it's likely the drive format is NTFS. I should verify any errors in Windows using chkdsk /F on the specified location.
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ilija
02-03-2017, 05:26 PM #5

You're using a wine version, so it's likely the drive format is NTFS. I should verify any errors in Windows using chkdsk /F on the specified location.

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jjbusby
Junior Member
11
02-10-2017, 07:35 AM
#6
You can verify your disk status in Linux Mint by checking the partition table and using tools like `fdisk` or `parted`. Look for the correct partitions and ensure they're properly mounted.
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jjbusby
02-10-2017, 07:35 AM #6

You can verify your disk status in Linux Mint by checking the partition table and using tools like `fdisk` or `parted`. Look for the correct partitions and ensure they're properly mounted.

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JJaroma
Member
51
02-10-2017, 10:43 AM
#7
The ntfsfix tool offers limited file system verification, while the actual ChkDKS utility provides more robust checks. You can use ntfsfix /dev/sdX, ntfsfix -d /dev/sdx, and ntfsfix -b /dev/sdx for better results.
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JJaroma
02-10-2017, 10:43 AM #7

The ntfsfix tool offers limited file system verification, while the actual ChkDKS utility provides more robust checks. You can use ntfsfix /dev/sdX, ntfsfix -d /dev/sdx, and ntfsfix -b /dev/sdx for better results.

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Wolfi1010
Member
80
02-11-2017, 04:08 AM
#8
The system encountered several issues during the NTFS repair process. It couldn't locate the specified device, indicating a potential mount problem. Multiple errors occurred while trying to access and start the volume, suggesting corruption or access restrictions. A check for disk integrity was recommended before proceeding.
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Wolfi1010
02-11-2017, 04:08 AM #8

The system encountered several issues during the NTFS repair process. It couldn't locate the specified device, indicating a potential mount problem. Multiple errors occurred while trying to access and start the volume, suggesting corruption or access restrictions. A check for disk integrity was recommended before proceeding.

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TH0M45
Junior Member
10
02-16-2017, 05:34 PM
#9
It depends on what you're looking for. If it's not working, you might need to try a different approach—there could be an unexpected way to fix it.
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TH0M45
02-16-2017, 05:34 PM #9

It depends on what you're looking for. If it's not working, you might need to try a different approach—there could be an unexpected way to fix it.

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ZaphodB314
Junior Member
12
02-17-2017, 09:56 PM
#10
SDX refers to the size of your NTFS hard drive, which varies across systems. Use the lsblk command to verify it. Remember, SDX represents disks while SDXY denotes partitions such as /dev/sda2 or /dev/sdb4.
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ZaphodB314
02-17-2017, 09:56 PM #10

SDX refers to the size of your NTFS hard drive, which varies across systems. Use the lsblk command to verify it. Remember, SDX represents disks while SDXY denotes partitions such as /dev/sda2 or /dev/sdb4.

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