Steam not opening correctly (Zorin 18)

[Ponce-De-Leon]

So, it is only Your Machine with the Zorin 18 Beta ... Your wrote, you use it because You need the newer Kernel. Besindes Steam: Does the System run normally so far? If Yes, maybe the 6.14 Kernel could be not up-to-date enough ... you could try it with installing an even newer one with Mainline. Instructions are here:

[HOW TO] Easily install a later Kernel (Needs Net Connection)

Updated as of Mar 28 2025 To install the Mainline Installer: add the repository: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cappelikan/ppa Update sources and install: sudo apt update && sudo apt install mainline Launch Mainline from App Menu or terminal, and select the kernel you wish to test. To use TuxInvader Kernel: These are not Microsoft signed, so Secure Boot must be disabled in BIOS Settings. Add repository: If using Zorin OS 16: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tuxinvader/lts-mainline If usi…

Maybe go directly to Kernel 6.17.