After trying out thousands of Linux distros, I decided to try Zorin OS again.
The problem I have with Zorin OS is that when I restart the operating system, I just get a black screen. So I have to turn off the PC completely and then the operating system starts normally.
Zorin OS is the only Linux distro that causes this problem for me. It doesn't matter whether I have Secure Boot / Fast Boot enabled or disabled. I have also fully updated Zorin OS but it keeps happening.
I press "restart", the pc restarts, black screen and I have to turn off the PC completely. Only then Zorin OS start normally.
I only installed Zorin OS on the hard drive, no dual boot with Windows
I searched the internet and found other people with the same problem.
PC Specs:
i5 14400F
RX 7700XT
Brave A.I. search suggests (Zorin 17 is based on Ubuntu 22.04):
Ubuntu 22.04 Won't Restart
If you are experiencing issues with Ubuntu 22.04 not restarting, it might be due to a hardware issue or a problem with the GRUB boot menu. One user reported that their system started freezing after some time, and it turned out to be a hardware issue rather than a bug in Ubuntu. To troubleshoot, you can try booting into a live environment using a USB drive and using the Boot Repair tool to fix common boot issues.
To install Boot Repair, boot into the live environment and select the "Try Ubuntu" option. Open a terminal and install Boot Repair with the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y boot-repair
Once installed, run Boot Repair and follow the on-screen instructions to diagnose and fix your boot issues. If the problem persists, you might need to check your hardware, especially if the issue is related to sudden freezes or reboots.
Additionally, you can try using the SysRq keys (REISUB) to force a reboot if the system is unresponsive. However, ensure that the SysRq keys are enabled by checking /proc/sys/kernel/sysrq .
If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking your system logs for any clues or reinstalling GRUB as a last resort.
You could take a look through some logs that might be available when this happens again. Could do something like
journalctl -b-1 | grep systemd
Or just view the whole log and scroll through and see if there's anything specifically that might be causing it. Sometimes some SystemD service hangs and won't let the system shutdown nicely. It's also possible that a newer kernel would solve this, but it would be nice to take a closer look first.
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I have fixed the problem
I opened terminal and then typed sudo nano /etc/default/grub
then changed the following
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash nomodeset"
Since then I have been able to restart the operating system without any problems but what exactly does nomodoset do?
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If I recall right, "nomodeset" refers to the video mode used. By entering "nomodeset," you have basically instructed your computer to use a basic video mode (that doesn't use 3D acceleration or anything like that). The fact that this has worked for you tells me that the original problem has to do with your video card.
I did a quick cursory check for you, and it seems like the 6.8 kernel (which is what Zorin has) does not work 100% with your card. Artyom Zorin (one of the developers of Zorin OS) has said that version 6.11 should be out this (or next) month. That ought to fix your root issue, and you can revert GRUB back to normal. Good luck.
P.S.: If other more experienced hands think I'm wrong, feel free to chime in.
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Linux Mint also uses kernel 6.8 and I have no problems. everything works fine. I don't have any problems with Windows either. my graphics card works perfectly. That's why I don't understand what the problem is with zorin os.
Es scheint eventuell ein Treiber Problem zu sein ?
There are different sub-variants of each kernel point release. For example, Debian has been on 6.1 for its current "stable" release. But minor revisions and updates have been released for 6.1 throughout its current life cycle. Linux Mint's revisions for 6.8 are, I believe, more recent than Zorin OS'. Try using the Mainline app to upgrade your kernel to 6.11 and see what happens (100% your choice).
EDIT: Go here to learn more about the Mainline app. Link: CLICK HERE.
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Hi again. I did a little more looking around online for you. Found this: CLICK HERE.
The nomodeset parameter disables modesetting until the graphics are fully loaded. Once they are fully loaded, they should be fully functional.
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The simplest solution for me is:
If I have to do an update and restart the PC then I click on "Power Off" in the menu and not "Restart"
Then the PC shuts down completely and I restart the PC using the power button on the PC case.
Since my PC case is right next to me, that's fine.