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fixfiles: Run a diff on the `PREVIOUS_FILECONTEXT` file to the [C]urrently installed one, and restore the context of all affected files.

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$ fixfiles -C PREVIOUS_FILECONTEXT

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The "fixfiles -C PREVIOUS_FILECONTEXT" command is used to restore the security context of files to a previous state.

In SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux), every file has a security context that specifies its access control rules and permissions. These contexts can be modified or corrupted due to various reasons. The "fixfiles" command is used to fix these contexts and restore them to their original or desired state.

The "-C PREVIOUS_FILECONTEXT" option is used to indicate that the command should restore the security context of files to a previous state specified by the "PREVIOUS_FILECONTEXT" file. This file contains the security contexts of files as they were before any modifications or corruption occurred.

By running this command, SELinux will read the "PREVIOUS_FILECONTEXT" file and restore the security contexts of the associated files accordingly. This helps to maintain the integrity and security of the system.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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