Yes, it doesn't work.
What is the terminal output of
uname -r
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5.11.0-46-generic
Have you installed any other applications in the last few days?
What is the terminal output of
inxi -G
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Ive installed Virtualbox a few days ago (before this problem).
inxi -G output:
Graphics:
Device-1: Intel UHD Graphics 605 driver: i915 v: kernel
Display: x11 server: X.Org 1.20.13 driver: modesetting
unloaded: fbdev,vesa resolution: 1920x1080~60Hz
OpenGL: renderer: Mesa Intel UHD Graphics 600 (GLK 2) v: 4.6 Mesa 21.0.3
Is this a notebook computer or desktop PC?
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Notebook
First thing I would suspect is over-heating.
During next freeze, try checking system temps with
watch -n 2 sensors
You may also check for errors on next freeze with:
dmesg -w
The output can be long - I recommend using Pastebin to relay that output here.
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How do I make the terminal appear when the laptop hangs?
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When it hangs, does it stay frozen until rebooted? If so, I would open a terminal and run
watch -n 2 sensors
And actively monitor temps. When it hangs, the last recorded temps should stay frozen on the screen and you can make a note of them.
Run
dmesg -w
after reboot
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watch -n 2 sensors output:
Every 2.0s: sensors
BAT0-acpi-0
Adapter: ACPI interface
in0: 8.40 V
curr1: 0.00 A
coretemp-isa-0000
Adapter: ISA adapter
Package id 0: +63.0°C (high = 105.0 °C, crit = +105.0°C)
Core 0: +63.0°C (high = 105.0 °C, crit = +105.0°C)
Core 1: +63.0°C (high = 105.0 °C, crit = +105.0°C)
acpitz-acpi-0
Adapter:ACPI interface
temp1: +63.0°C (crit = +95.0°C)
As soon as I type dmesg -w, it hangs
63 degrees is a bit high. That is 145 degrees F. Mine runs at about 30 degrees C average.
While it is not reaching critical temps, it still is running a bit hot.
I am not saying this is the cause, but it is worth looking into.
Do you still have the USB Installation stick from when you installed Zorin?
You might try booting the LiveUSB and testing to see if it hangs.
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A good idea is to buy a can with air to blow your laptop clean from dust.
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Yes, it hangs on the live USB drive as well.
I take this as further demonstration that the computer itself may be having an issue. Can you try @Storm 's suggestion of blasting dust out of the cooling vents of the notebook?
Given that the kernel does not seem to be the culprit and you state you have not installed anything within the timeframe (Virtualbox would not have this effect) that is a likely cause...
I think cooling your notebook may be the next tip.
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Marked solution. 258
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Yes, I do.
For some reason, my notebook doesn't have any cooling vents.