Ubuntu is completely freezing... Solved

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Hey Lunuxians and Linuxiennes,

I have a problem and I'm turning to you because Google ... didn't give me a satisfactory answer.. =(

Here's the issue at hand:
Some time ago, I downloaded a Live CD of Ubuntu (Gnome)...
When I boot from it, everything is fine. But when the session starts, everything freezes.
So I have to use the reset button on my PC.
Even after several attempts (reboots), the same problem persists.
So I thought, well... I'll just stick with Windows.

Recently, Linux Ubuntu 10.04 was released :D
It really looks nice ;)
So, I installed it on my USB stick (tired of using CDs that often end up in the trash)
I boot from Ubuntu, everything is fine. 2 - 3 minutes of use, EVERYTHING freezes...
Exactly like on the Live CD... but this time I was lucky enough to use Ubuntu for 3 minutes :)
Nota Bene: I installed Ubuntu (10.04) on my 8Gig USB stick (Dane Elec) using "Unetbootin"...

Well, it’s not working...
I’m looking for another alternative, so I found "Wubi"
I install Ubuntu (10.04) on the PC...
It behaves exactly like on my USB stick, a few minutes of use and everything freezes

And now, I just deleted everything related to Linux from my PC.
So now there's a Live CD with Ubuntu (not 10.04) that doesn't work (...)
and
My USB stick with 10.04 on it that I can boot from, but only for 3 - 4 minutes of use...

So, I don’t know if the issue comes from Ubuntu, my PC, the installation, or the download...
However, during the download and installation, everything went smoothly (no error messages or anything..)

So, I'm wondering if it would be possible to use Ubuntu on my computer ^^'

Thanks in advance for your help

Best regards,
KevG

Configuration:
Windows XP Pro.
Google Chrome/Firefox

KevG · Accepted Answer

Hello Tweengo,

I did what you asked me, and after 30 minutes I returned to my computer.
To check if it had "frozen," I typed: lspci

I have the configuration of my computer, so I concluded that nothing had "frozen."
I switched back to graphical mode (Ctrl + Alt + F7), then I logged in, and after 30 seconds everything froze...

Let me know how it goes,
thanks,

Best regards,
KevG

Tweengo · Answer

You should try the "alternate" version, engraved on a CD; it allows you to install Ubuntu without starting the graphical interface. I had the issue with 10.04... it was because Nouveau (the open-source graphics driver for Nvidia) was not correctly recognizing my card.
Speaking of which, the only compatible graphics driver seems to be 173, with the current one being buggy.

Not sure if this will help you, but it's already a start to an answer ^^

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Tweengo · Answer

Yes, you can, it's just the type of installation that changes...
Your live CD is a "desktop", meaning it starts the graphical interface for testing before installing, the alternate live CD allows installation without starting a graphical interface (therefore fewer possible bugs), and it obviously starts like an ubuntu desktop once installed.
Versions 9.04, 9.10, and 10.04 should normally work without issues.
(note, unetbootin has problems handling 10.04)

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KevG · Answer

Here is the report =)

-> I downloaded the “.iso” in Alternate
-> Burned using the software “CDburnerXP”
-> "Boot" from this CD
-> Installation of the Ubuntu system (everything went very well)
-> Once everything was finished, I logged into Ubuntu
-> After a minute at most of use, Ubuntu completely FREEZES again
--> Used the "reset" button on my PC

Back to Windows ...
If you need information about my configuration,
suggest a software that will describe my hardware ... ;)

What I am sure of regarding my configuration is that I have a dual-core
and there is a small label indicating Intel on the front of the computer.

Best regards,
thank you for your help!
Hoping to find a solution quickly ...

Sincerely,
KevG

KevG · Answer

Small update:

When I use the recovery option at startup, "everything" works wonderfully.
No freezes or anything...

Then, after more than two hours of research, I found some little tips...
But they aren’t useful to me =(

The tip was this: on the siteduzero

But, I would like to be able to use Ubuntu 10.04 normally... ;)
So, I will wait to hear from you.

Have a good day

Best regards,
KevG

Tweengo · Answer

Well, once the test has started, press ctrl+alt+F1, you should get to the command line, type your login, your password, then wait about twenty or even thirty minutes and see if it freezes.
If it freezes, it's a kernel issue; in that case, switching to 9.10 should solve the problem.
If it doesn't freeze, it should be a serverX issue (the graphical service); you should try a distribution that doesn't use gnome, like kubuntu (KDE) or xubuntu (XFCE).

For the hardware configuration, under ubuntu, in the command line, type "lspci" without quotes; under windows, I'm more used to seeing the report from the "touslesdrivers" website, but others might prefer an Everest report.
(Just in case, wouldn't your graphics card be an Intel GMA? I've had numerous problems with a PC equipped with GMA945 under ubuntu.)

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KevG · Answer

up ;) please Good Evening

Tweengo · Answer

It's normal that it worked on another PC,
what I'm trying to find out is whether it's the X server that's crashing, or the Linux kernel...
If it’s the X server, just revert to 9.10, if it’s the kernel, I think some settings in the BIOS might solve the problem... We can't really know unless you start your computer and leave it running in command lines (ctrl+alt+F1)
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kapack · Answer

Could you provide your hardware configuration? Otherwise, you could try Ubuntu 8.04 Gnome, which I have on 2 Asus laptops from 2005 and it works very well.

KevG · Answer

yUP ;)  Thank you

Tweengo · Answer

Oops, it’s been a while since I last logged in

So for derivatives, since Gnome seems to be freezing badly, you should switch to KDE (Kubuntu), there’s also Xubuntu (XFCE). Just so you know, these two distros are less stable than 10.04, but that should be fixed over time.
My girlfriend is also running on KUBUNTU 9.10, I haven’t upgraded her yet, I’d rather wait a month or so to have a really stable OS.

I think Kubuntu would suit you
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KevG · Answer

I have already tried Kubuntu ... personally, since I saw Ubuntu 10.04, I prefer Ubuntu.

But what I am mainly looking for in Linux ...

--> Good stability
--> Device detection
--> Automatic (one repository, a few clicks and there you go ^^)
--> Above all, eye-catching ... really catches the eye and impresses =D

In short, if you have any distribution suggestions, I'm open ;)
If not, explain to me how to modify a Linux to make it super-duper impressive X)

Thank you all and you too Tweengo

jalobservateur · Answer

Hi KevG :)
Already 67 little and bigger tutorials, simple to get started well
http://cyber-nux.fr/tutoriels
Some captures of our results without too much hassle :)
http://galerie.cyber-nux.fr/main.php
To impress, there is also: http://cyber-nux.fr/forum/10-les-distributions/3644-pcubuntoo-1004-ltsfraiche-en-tele-optimisee
And: http://cyber-nux.fr/forum/10-les-distributions/2999-ultimate-edition-26-disponible-en-telechargement
Even live it impresses
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then Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing...
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yanno · Answer

Hi everyone...

my PC was also "freezing" because of something that was overloading the memory, it was DRAPES, a wallpaper manager that I had set up too quickly and it was blocking everything... do you have time to open the system monitor before everything gets stuck?

KevG · Answer

Well, here is the report:

I logged into Ubuntu, wandered around a bit...
When it froze I saw rsyslogd at 200% idle

I restarted (with the reset button), then logged back into Ubuntu
this time when it froze, there was a process (didn't note the name) at 30%

Once again, restarted, logged in, then when it froze... still no 200% or rsyslogd...

I also didn't see DRAPES in the processes...

What can you do with this information?

Thank you ;)

yanno · Answer

try to kill the process that is inflating

jalobservateur · Answer

Hi,
Is it an HP?
--
Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$'
and Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing...
The truth is not always where we seek, but often where we refuse to see...

jalobservateur · Answer

Yeah, mystery and bubble gum...
I would be curious to see that live.
If you want to show me, send me a private message, and I'll tell you how we can do it.
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and Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing...
The truth is not always where we seek, but often where we refuse to look...

KevG · Answer

Hello ;)  Well, good news .. I disabled the Compiz effects ... Then I didn't have any bugs Oo  ...  But I'm still skeptical ... The future will confirm   To Jalob, I will reactivate the effects, then I'll share my desktop with you ... I await your reply, you can message me privately if you want ^^  Thank you

jalobservateur · Answer

Sure, compiz-drivers-card = bugs to see and report. ok PM -- Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' then Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are computer geniuses... The truth is not always where we look, but often where we refuse to see...

KevG · Answer

In the pilot menu, where should I find this? When I search for mesa-demos, the package manager finds nothing. As for Compiz Fusion Settings Manager... I'm not sure. Finally, for the effects, they are currently disabled. When I enable them, the computer ends up crashing...   Thank you for your help, don't forget that I'm just starting with Ubuntu ^^ ;)

yanno · Answer

Where is the last response? These nested comments are annoying.

initials 76 · Answer

Hi Kev G ;-)  Can you provide the model of your card?  lspci | grep VGA  Thanks. -- If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

jalobservateur · Answer

Hello Initial 76 :)  Yes Intel card, it now has hardinfo and sysinfo.  I ran out of time yesterday during support :0  You'll see, it's really the peak of bugs this thing.  I've never seen anything like it at least^ ^ --  Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$'  while Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing...  The truth is not always where we seek, but often where we refuse to see...

jalobservateur · Answer

Yeah, I don't know if it's the kernel? Anyway, he has the latest one, but there was a huge update this morning, and I thought I noticed a new kernel... Really a deadly bug, nothing responds anymore. I haven't tried Ctrl/Alt/F1... As soon as he typed on the forum Test, Test Te,,,,, voilà total dead. So compz we know it's death. Steve Jobs from 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a financial genius from 'W$' and Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman from 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing... The truth is not always where we look, but often where we refuse to see...

KevG · Answer

Hello to you,  thank you for all your great attention :p   -> I did the automatic generation of xorg.conf And at the moment of typing the command sudo Xorg - configure I have an error. There's a lot of text, but I noted the end which is as follows:  Fatal server error: Unrecognized option: -  Please consult The X.Org Foundation support at https://www.x.org/wiki/ for help.   ddxSigGiveUp : Closing log   If I use logic, I can deduce, using my knowledge, that the option " - " (dash) is not recognized ... I imagine that on the page with the steps to follow, this dash is actually a simple variable, but I don't know what to put in place of this dash ...  Do you know what this means?   Another thing regarding this generation of xorg.conf:  In the steps to be taken, there is something that worries me:  After the command sudo Xorg - configure, they say that the file should be created at this location: ~/xorg.conf.new I wanted to know, in your opinion, if I need to replace " ~ " with something else ..? Do you understand my question ^^'?   Thanks again

jalobservateur · Answer

Hi, The command is rather:   Code  sudo X -configure http://doc.ubuntu-fr.org/xorg#automatique The bug has been submitted to Launchpad and is being studied for a solution. In the meantime, don’t use Compiz :)   -- Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' then Linus Torvald and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing... The truth is not always where we look for it, but often where we refuse to see...

KevG · Answer

Hello Jalob,  I followed the process outlined here, and everything went smoothly.  Then, afterwards, I did this one. I didn't receive any confirmation message, but I believe it worked well.  So, of course, Compiz is currently disabled ... Thank you very much for taking the time to write a report about my issue ...  Last night, I was on the Ubuntu-fr site, and when I went to see how to write a report ... I was lost ... But you made this report ;p   Finally, Thank you all for your time!  P.S.: I will leave this post unresolved until my issue is completely resolved!  Thanks again ;)

KevG · Answer

Yoyop,  Here is the content of the "xorg.conf" file  Section "ServerLayout" Identifier "X.org Configured" Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0 InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer" InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard" EndSection Section "Files" ModulePath "/usr/lib/xorg/modules" FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/X11/misc" FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/X11/cyrillic" FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/X11/100dpi/:unscaled" FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/X11/75dpi/:unscaled" FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/X11/Type1" FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/X11/100dpi" FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/X11/75dpi" FontPath "/var/lib/defoma/x-ttcidfont-conf.d/dirs/TrueType" FontPath "built-ins" EndSection Section "Module" Load "glx" Load "extmod" Load "dbe" Load "record" Load "dri2" Load "dri" EndSection Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Keyboard0" Driver "kbd" EndSection Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Mouse0" Driver "mouse" Option "Protocol" "auto" Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice" Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5 6 7" EndSection Section "Monitor" Identifier "Monitor0" VendorName "Monitor Vendor" ModelName "Monitor Model" EndSection Section "Device" Identifier "Card0" Driver "intel" VendorName "Intel Corporation" BoardName "82945G/GZ Integrated Graphics Controller" BusID "PCI:0:2:0" EndSection Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "Card0"  Then for my card, I had posted it before.. but I think the message got deleted :O    Monitor "Monitor0" SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 1 EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 4 EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 8 EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 15 EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 16 EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 24 EndSubSection EndSection     Thank you all for your support ;)

KevG · Answer

Unfortunately,  it was too good to be true. I just restarted the PC. => Freeze =(  So, I will wait for the next steps!  Thanks again :D

KevG · Answer

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initials 76 · Answer

Re ;-)  I think you'll need to do without Compiz until the next update of Xorg and your graphics driver.  Otherwise, here's some reading on a great script: doc: https://techpatterns.com/forums/about933.html The script is here: https://smxi.org/sg/sgfxi  Once the script is made executable, run it as root like this:  sgfxi -n intel  Good luck :-)

KevG · Answer

Hello everyone!  It's been a while ;)  Since then, my Ubuntu has been sleeping. Except for a few times when I booted it up to do some updates.  Recently, I did the updates, and then when enabling the visual effects, there's the bug again!   Any news from you all? While re-reading the conversation, I saw that a report was submitted for analysis, any updates?  Thanks!   Best regards, KevG

jalobservateur · Answer

Hi, yes, it's been a while :)  So much so that you could try with 10.10^^ -- ***Contributor Security Member*** Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' and Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing... The road to mastering Linux may be long, but the way is clear ^^

KevG · Answer

Yeah! :D  I can use Ubuntu with the basic effects, but not the "extra" effects! That's already a good start.  I can also report another little issue that I could address in another future post: unable to watch videos online in fullscreen.  If you have any updates regarding the "extra" effects, let me know! Thanks to everyone for your great patience =)  Have a good evening  Linux-ly, KevG

KevG · Answer

Unfortunately, what seems too much is surely too good ... This applies in my case.  After perhaps an hour of continuous use, the computer froze! N.B. Only the basic effects were activated.  Thank you

jalobservateur · Answer

Hi, is Flash installed? During the installation, did you check the proprietary bits?  -- ***Contributor Security Member*** Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' and Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are computer geniuses... The road to mastering Linux may be long, but the way is clear ^^

jalobservateur · Answer

Ok but do you have that gel on the desk? on Firefox? -- ***Contributor Member Security*** Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' and Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are computer geniuses... The road to mastering Linux may be long, but the way is free ^^

KevG · Answer

I don't think it's caused by Firefox, but, if I remember correctly, when it happens, I'm on Firefox.

jalobservateur · Answer

So what rings a bell for me is a flash that mer&?. Have you updated everything properly? Because flash just had an important update today… -- ***Security Contributor Member*** Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' then Linus Torvald and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are computer geniuses... The road to mastering Linux may be long, but the way is clear ^^

jalobservateur · Answer

I would like to see from here what it is all about ... Send me a DM. -- ***Contributor Member Security*** Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' then Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are computer geniuses... The road to mastering Linux may be long, but the way is clear ^^

KevG · Answer

Update, for those who want to know where I stand!  So, on an IRC chat, I was able to talk with various people, including Jal. They thought that all these freezes might have been caused by my RAM sticks. So, we ran tests using "MEMTEST" and there were no problems on that side.  Then, we continued to search and the idea of overheating came up. Installed the necessary software, and then we see that there is a temperature at 119°C! Which could explain all these "bugs."  I’ll keep you posted.  ===  For Jal, this temperature hasn’t moved a single °C, so maybe it could be incorrect? Even after I shut down my PC for more than 2 hours!   Warm regards, KevG

jalobservateur · Answer

Hi kevG, I had work non-stop yesterday, so I didn't go on IRC. I'll try to drop by during the day or evening.  -- ***Contributor Member Security*** Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' while Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing... The road to mastering Linux may be long, but the way is clear ^^

jalobservateur · Answer

Hi Ini :)  Long time ^^  Yes, cores from 9.10 to the latest 10.10 and still the same damn poutine with its machine.  We removed a stick and swapped it and there you go, it was cool with 1 Gio of RAM, meaning one less stick, but quickly disillusioned, here we go again.  Honestly, you have to be patient :) -- ***Contributor Security Member*** Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' and Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing... The road to mastering Linux may be long, but the path is open ^^

jalobservateur · Answer

Yeah, I had one that always froze but also froze on W$, so yes, the HDD, but it’s not freezing on W$ now, is it? 6 -- ***Contributor Member Security*** Steve Jobs 'Apple' is a marketing genius, Bill Gates a finance genius 'W$' then Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses in computing... The road to mastering Linux may be long, but the way is clear ^^

jalobservateur · Answer

Yes, he is there.
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then Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman 'Gnu/Linux' are geniuses of computing...
The road to mastering Linux may be long, but the way is open ^^

KevG · Answer

Hello everyone!

Nine months later, I have now found the answer!! Yes, I assure you!
Now, I am working in collaboration with Jal, and we thought about my graphics card.

So, my graphics card, which was an integrated Intel, was the infamous problem!
Last Friday, I went to buy an Nvidia GeForce 210 graphics card, and now EVERYTHING works wonderfully!

So, thank you all for your patience, and thank you Jal.

Future Linux, where we found the problem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQLK75wteoI

Thanks again!

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