initramfs at boot
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2026 8:51 pm
So, something hung and you're looking at a weird page with initramfs and busybox...
Found here --> https://prognotes.net/initramfs/
WTF is busybox and WTF can you do with it?
1. Run the exit Command
First enter exit at the initramfs prompt.
Take note of the path of the file system from the output of that command. Your root file system name will probably be different, so use the information displayed on your system, which is used in the next command.
2. Run the fsck Command
For the above example this is entered at the initramfs prompt as shown below. Be sure to use your file system path as determined above instead and end with the -y switch.
3. Run the reboot Command
Tip: If reboot does not work after running fsck, try entering exit instead. This can trigger the system to retry the boot process, which may now succeed if the filesystem has been repaired.
Found here --> https://prognotes.net/initramfs/
WTF is busybox and WTF can you do with it?
1. Run the exit Command
First enter exit at the initramfs prompt.
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(initramfs) exit2. Run the fsck Command
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fsck <your file system path> -y3. Run the reboot Command
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(initramfs) reboot