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Set up Pop OS for gaming on a fresh SSD but encountered some problems :(

Set up Pop OS for gaming on a fresh SSD but encountered some problems :(

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shadowgtr
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12-27-2025, 05:12 AM
#11
I just tried to understand why sudo is needed here. After some reading, I think I’ll remember it. The issue with my root password isn’t working, but I managed to change the fstab using the terminal. Editing and saving helped a bit, though the drive still won’t let me create folders or copy files. I’m now using the terminal again—drives appear in /media/username. I need to navigate there with cd and try a different approach.

Inside the terminal, I want to see hidden folders. What command should I use?
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shadowgtr
12-27-2025, 05:12 AM #11

I just tried to understand why sudo is needed here. After some reading, I think I’ll remember it. The issue with my root password isn’t working, but I managed to change the fstab using the terminal. Editing and saving helped a bit, though the drive still won’t let me create folders or copy files. I’m now using the terminal again—drives appear in /media/username. I need to navigate there with cd and try a different approach.

Inside the terminal, I want to see hidden folders. What command should I use?

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Cokkie77
Senior Member
556
12-27-2025, 08:17 PM
#12
Make sure to run sudo mount -a once you've updated fstab, just remember that step was overlooked.
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Cokkie77
12-27-2025, 08:17 PM #12

Make sure to run sudo mount -a once you've updated fstab, just remember that step was overlooked.

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hunthorsegirl
Member
182
12-28-2025, 02:36 PM
#13
well ive got futher ... I just cant find the dam fecking root "area" in terminal .... heres the last bit of my terminal session - as you can see .... im just having problems navigating to the area i think i need to go to
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hunthorsegirl
12-28-2025, 02:36 PM #13

well ive got futher ... I just cant find the dam fecking root "area" in terminal .... heres the last bit of my terminal session - as you can see .... im just having problems navigating to the area i think i need to go to

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idinosev
Member
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12-29-2025, 01:41 AM
#14
It seems you're asking if the mount command applies to all your drives through the terminal, ensuring the file system recognizes changes in fstab.
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idinosev
12-29-2025, 01:41 AM #14

It seems you're asking if the mount command applies to all your drives through the terminal, ensuring the file system recognizes changes in fstab.

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CooKonut
Member
196
12-29-2025, 06:43 AM
#15
They're not wrong about that... I just restarted after checking the line was still in fstab, but now my drive vanished completely. I'm not sure if I love or hate Linux these days... it didn't work, but it gave me a laugh - thanks for trying anyway! 2FA
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CooKonut
12-29-2025, 06:43 AM #15

They're not wrong about that... I just restarted after checking the line was still in fstab, but now my drive vanished completely. I'm not sure if I love or hate Linux these days... it didn't work, but it gave me a laugh - thanks for trying anyway! 2FA

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JusTRoDz
Junior Member
35
12-29-2025, 12:54 PM
#16
The mount -a command copies all files to fstab, while specifying a drive with mount doesn't do that. That's the difference I was aiming for. Are you certain the drive isn't already mounted at /timeshift? You can verify this in GParted.
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JusTRoDz
12-29-2025, 12:54 PM #16

The mount -a command copies all files to fstab, while specifying a drive with mount doesn't do that. That's the difference I was aiming for. Are you certain the drive isn't already mounted at /timeshift? You can verify this in GParted.

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Lordlochie
Member
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12-30-2025, 12:04 AM
#17
The system clearly supports the drive, but I need to confirm if your "timeshift" settings are configured to utilize the full 195GB storage. I was planning to use it for installing Steam games and saving my progress.
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Lordlochie
12-30-2025, 12:04 AM #17

The system clearly supports the drive, but I need to confirm if your "timeshift" settings are configured to utilize the full 195GB storage. I was planning to use it for installing Steam games and saving my progress.

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IoandGamer
Member
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12-30-2025, 12:22 AM
#18
The term "/` is fundamentally linked to the filesystem. Navigate to it using "cd /".
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IoandGamer
12-30-2025, 12:22 AM #18

The term "/` is fundamentally linked to the filesystem. Navigate to it using "cd /".

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Thalli
Junior Member
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12-30-2025, 08:40 AM
#19
It's only the method you use to reach it that matters, not its purpose. Timeshift can't be set to point to another location, so if you need your partition elsewhere, we can adjust it and let the /timeshift folder connect to that drive automatically. It doesn't really matter either way.
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Thalli
12-30-2025, 08:40 AM #19

It's only the method you use to reach it that matters, not its purpose. Timeshift can't be set to point to another location, so if you need your partition elsewhere, we can adjust it and let the /timeshift folder connect to that drive automatically. It doesn't really matter either way.

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iTsGAY_Mqgic_
Junior Member
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01-05-2026, 03:04 AM
#20
I was using backslashes... thank you.
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iTsGAY_Mqgic_
01-05-2026, 03:04 AM #20

I was using backslashes... thank you.

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