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How to fix common Fedora error codes

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

There are a few common Fedora error codes that can occur when using the operating system. The most common error code is "EACCES," which stands for "permission denied." This error can occur when trying to access a file or directory that the user does not have permission to access. Another common error code is "ENOENT," which stands for "no such file or directory." This error can occur when trying to access a file or directory that does not exist. Finally, the "EPERM" error code stands for "operation not permitted." This error can occur when trying to perform an operation that is not allowed by the operating system.

1. "Error code 1": There is a problem with the installation media

The steps to fixing "Error code 1" are as follows:

  1. Boot the computer into the Fedora installation media.
  2. Run the "grub2-install" command.
  3. Type "grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg" and press Enter.
  4. Type "update-grub" and press Enter.
  5. Reboot the computer.

2. "Error code 2": There is a problem with the bootloader

, please refer to this article. Press ctrl+alt+F2 to enter the console Type the following command to check the bootloader: dmesg | grep boot If dmesg output includes the following lines, then the bootloader is not working properly and you need to fix it: kernel: [drm:intel_dp_modeset_init] ERROR Failed to initialize DPM then you need to install the bootloader package and follow the instructions on the website to fix it. If dmesg output does not include the lines mentioned above, then the bootloader is likely working properly and you do not need to fix it.

3. "Error code 3": There is a problem with the kernel

, please run the following command as root: $ dmesg | tail -n 3 The dmesg command will print out a list of errors and their corresponding error codes. In this particular case, the third error code, 3, means that there is a problem with the kernel.

4. "Error code 4": There is a problem with the system files

  1. Boot the Fedora system into rescue mode by pressing the "reboot" key when the Fedora system is booting.
  2. Download the latest system files from the Fedora official website.
  3. Burn the downloaded system files to a CD or DVD.
  4. Boot the Fedora system from the CD or DVD and install the system files.

5. "Error code 5": There is a problem with the hardware

you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the system.
  2. Remove the battery and power supply.
  3. Remove any external drives.
  4. Remove any internal drives.
  5. Remove the hard drive.
  6. Remove any optical drives.
  7. Remove the keyboard.
  8. Remove the RAM.
  9. Remove the CPU.
  10. Remove the motherboard.
  11. Remove the CPU cooler.
  12. Remove the thermal paste.
  13. Remove the graphics card.
  14. Remove the motherboard connector.
  15. Remove the CPU.
  16. Remove the heat sink.
  17. Inspect the motherboard for any damage.
  18. Replace the motherboard if necessary.
  19. Replace the CPU if necessary.
  20. Replace the heat sink if necessary.
  21. Reinstall the RAM, graphics card, hard drive, and keyboard.
  22. Reinstall the battery and power supply.
  23. Boot the system and check for the error code.