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  • Could you possibly include the actual error message you see when trying to open or save the file using vim, exactly as it is shown? It's currently unclear where the message in the title of your question comes from. Commented Jan 20, 2023 at 19:22
  • "/etc/fstab" E212: Can't open file for writing Commented Jan 20, 2023 at 19:25
  • @Kusalananda thank you for your comment I just edited the question and added the actual error Commented Jan 20, 2023 at 19:28
  • @kusalananda I added some details Commented Jan 20, 2023 at 19:52