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32 .Nd DOS/Windows (FAT) filesystem consistency checker
44 utility verifies and repairs
46 filesystems (more commonly known
53 preens the specified filesystems.
54 It is normally started by
58 during automatic reboot, when a FAT filesystem is detected.
59 When preening file systems,
61 will fix common inconsistencies non-interactively.
62 If more serious problems are found,
64 does not try to fix them, indicates that it was not
65 successful, and exits.
69 checks the specified file systems and tries to repair all
70 detected inconsistencies, requesting confirmation before
73 The options are as follows:
74 .Bl -hang -offset indent
76 This option is ignored by
78 and is present only for compatibility with programs that
79 check other file system types for consistency, such as
84 to assume no as the answer to all operator
88 Preen the specified filesystems.
92 to assume yes as the answer to all operator questions.
100 is still under construction.