Here is the easiest method for handling a stale file handle:
- An ls -ltr will show you the stale file handle.
- Unmount the file system.
- Remount the file system.
For more stubborn stale file handles you may have to reboot the system or take the system to single user mode if you are on a console and perform a “fsck” on the file system. A “fsck” is required when you have a hung inode.
Other methods?
Mike Kniaziewicz