zfs not running after todays update from apple

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zfs not running after todays update from apple

Postby dancerffm » Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:42 am

hello i need help
after todays update from apple, i can not open my zfs pool anymore! need to load zfs extensions from lund! but how do i load these? i have reduced safety the kernel extensions! but now???? thanks for helping
this is shown after trying to import my pool:
"The ZFS modules are not loaded.
Try running '/sbin/kextload zfs.kext' as root to load them."
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Re: zfs not running after todays update from apple

Postby theit » Fri Oct 01, 2021 2:04 am

dancerffm wrote:hello i need help
after todays update from apple, i can not open my zfs pool anymore! need to load zfs extensions from lund! but how do i load these? i have reduced safety the kernel extensions! but now???? thanks for helping
this is shown after trying to import my pool:
"The ZFS modules are not loaded.
Try running '/sbin/kextload zfs.kext' as root to load them."

Have you looked into in the system preferences under "Security" whether you have to (re-)enable the extensions?

Another option:
Try to completely uninstall OpenZFS and then reinstall again. Don't forget to enable the extensions in the system preferences and the necessary reboot of your machine...
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Re: zfs not running after todays update from apple

Postby dancerffm » Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:36 am

hello theit
thanks! i will do so, might be the best! what is the correct uninstall command for openzfs for the terminal? thanks again
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Re: zfs not running after todays update from apple

Postby FunMiles » Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:35 am

I've had twice such a situation. My solution is simpler if it works for you. It is, I admit a bit strange:

First load the extension manually:
sudo /sbin/kextload /Library/Extensions/zfs.kext

It may either work or tell you a reboot is needed. If reboot is needed, just reboot and it will work.
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