how to fix "cannot mount /dev/sda1"

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fafa227
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how to fix "cannot mount /dev/sda1"

Post by fafa227 »

I have installed VM on myWindows Xp sp3, I make virtual for Android-x86(linux based kernel), I make one, it's ok, I can run normally. then I make againt, another versi of Android-x86, but every I want to format, I get message "cannot mount /dev/sda1", I try to format in ext3, ntfs, fat32 it's same message, "cannot mount..." I try change drive to another type ( VDI, VHD etc ) it's same error.
I try to make virtula windows Xp, I format to ntfs, it's can run normally..
I'm very confussed :( , anyone to help me?

--sorry for my english, I'm Indonesian :D --
mpack
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Re: how to fix "cannot mount /dev/sda1"

Post by mpack »

Please ask questions about Linux guests in the "Linux Guests" forum.
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Re: how to fix "cannot mount /dev/sda1"

Post by Sasquatch »

Moved.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

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Re: how to fix "cannot mount /dev/sda1"

Post by Neontsunade »

is anyone going to answer this question please as opposed to just moving it *bump*
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Re: how to fix "cannot mount /dev/sda1"

Post by mpack »

Given that the question was asked five years ago, and even then was vague with no supporting data, and involved an unsupported guest OS... then I guess the answer to your question is "no".

Questions about e.g., how to mount or format a disk partition in Android, should ideally be asked in an Android forum, not a VirtualBox forum. This just isn't the place to find Android expertise.
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