I seem to have a problem with Zorin OS(16.3 Core). For some reason, if you have multiple programs open(usually Chrome and another program) and you log in, at the top of the screen you can see your Chrome tabs, but the rest of the screen is the other program, it stays like that for about 2 seconds and then logs back out again. It only seems to do this if you have programs open, because if nothing is open, it logs in immediately and you can go on with your day. It also only does this once, if it logs out like this, you log back in and then everything is fine.
My OS is also completely up to date.
I can not remember exactly when it started(as I thought it was a one time glitch or something) and I don't know if something else is causing it.
I am assuming by Make and Model you mean the computer. It is a Lenovo Ideapad 130-151kb, but I replaced the RAM to 8GB 2400MHZ and it has an SSD, no HDD.
There are a lot of things that can cause a Wake from Sleep issue... But I have never seen one where it only does it when different software is open on the screen.
I am hesitant to try throwing potential "fixes" at it without at least a slightly better idea what component is likely at fault.
If you are willing to do some tedious testing:
Does it revert to login screen if the open software is all Minimized to the Panel prior to putting it to sleep?
Does it only happen with specific apps?
So any programs, as long as there are more than one and as long as they are active on the screen and not minimized: leads to a login loop or Desktop Crash.
Hmmm...
If you use the Zorin Settings tool that handles Gnome Extensions, or if you prefer using Gnome Tweaks > Extensions tab... Can you disable all extensions except for the Zorin App menu.
Then try testing with the open window apps on screen and sleep which all extensions disabled and see if you can replicate the issue.
I am using Zorin Lite (XFCE) not Zorin Core (Gnome). So my familiarity is low and I am typing the below based on what I remember of having used Gnome in the past.
So, you may need to review what you are seeing on your screen and kind of follow the road signs a bit with my post as a general guide.
Can you please tap ctrl+F2 to open the launcher, then paste into it:
gnome-control-center
Scroll down the list to Extensions and select it. Now, select the switch for each extension to disable any that are already enabled.
Remember to not disable the Zorin App Menu gnome shell extension. I am confident it is not causing a crash, and you kinda need that one enabled.
If the above is not working out... Install Gnome tweak tool:
sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
Launch it from the app menu. Again, you will see a tab in the Left Pane for Extensions.
Select that, and then in the Right Pane, you should see all the extensions listed with a slider switch to enable or disable them.
I tested it with a combination of the extension turned on and off. It seems the Taskbar extension is the main culprit, because with it engaged, there is a problem and without it there is no problem.
It was the next likely possibility so we needed to try it.
Sadly... The next part is the most painful and tedious part.
Re-enabling each extension one by one until the problem reappears in order to narrow it down to the extension at fault.
Now, there is a "lazy" way out. While not a full resolution, it would at least get your sorted. Let's say that you do not care about some of the extensions that are enabled by default. Like, you do not care about Magic Lamp effect for example. You could test a shortcut of enabling all of but only the extensions you care about using, first. Then test if the problem reappears. If it does - we need to narrow it down.
But if it doesn't - you can call yourself satisfied at that point and cease the tedium of narrowing it down further.
EDIT: LOL... I see you narrowed it down during the time I was typing all that long winded post above...
I tested it after reinstalling the gnome taskbar extension and it seems to be working. Thank you again, I guess it was something akin to a corrupted file. Thank you for all of your help!
I suggest that we may be on the right track, at least.
As long as the panel is functional and moderately usable - we can test leaving it disabled for a time, then see if the problem returns.
Now, Gnome Extensions also can rely on some dconf settings that can be configured in your home directory ~/.config
You can see the "hidden files" (the ones with a period in front of the name) by tapping the keyboard shortcut ctrl+h in your home folder.
That would be the next thing we look at.
For me, it is very late here now...
I found the problem online, the Intellihide function causes the glitch to occur. After disabling it, the issue is no more. Thank you for your help in narrowing it down, it was getting really annoying
