run extensive check on root filesys?

[SainTiss <saintiss gmx net>]

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hi,

I'd like to run an extensive check (fsck or e2fsck) on my root filesystem, 
but I can't do that when it's mounted... What's the best way of achieving 
this? 

Thanks

Hans
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