Reboot doesn't work

linuxi · 05-02-2006, 01:43 PM

Hi, i just installed Ubuntu v5.10 and i have a problem: when i try to reboot my PC will shut down..reboot option doesn't work..any idea y?

wadesmart · 05-02-2006, 08:31 PM

Im really new to linux but have been using Ubuntu for about a year. Lets see what we can do.

Lets start with some basics. What type of computer do you have? How large hard drive? When you click System > Log Out > Restart, what exactly happens?

wade

linuxi · 05-03-2006, 12:07 AM

Hi wadesmart,

i have PIII 800MHz, 320 RAM

When i click System > Log Out > Restart my PC will shut down(but i'm shure i click Restart not Shut Down)

linuxi

wadesmart · 05-03-2006, 06:29 AM

So when you hit Restart, describe to me what happens. The system goes through the shut down process, the screen turns to black, a bunch of lines of text race up the screen, and the system just what, turns off? I had that problem on Horay, 5.4 version. It would hang.

Really, unless you are rebooting a lot for some reason, dont worry about it. As long as you can shut down and then restart, this isnt something I would worry about. It might be something with your brand of computer, or something that isnt configured right.... but as long as you can restart it your all good.

wade

jimjamjahaa · 05-03-2006, 06:37 AM

open up a terminal and type sudo reboot <enter> yourpassword <enter>

you never know, it might work...

linuxi · 05-03-2006, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by wadesmart

So when you hit Restart, describe to me what happens. The system goes through the shut down process

The system says reboot(i see the normall reboot procedure), but than it will shut down

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Really, unless you are rebooting a lot for some reason, dont worry about it.

Well i still haven't connected Ubuntu with internet, so i have a dual boot with WinXp, and thats y i reboot often.

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Originally Posted by jimjamjahaa

open up a terminal and type sudo reboot <enter> yourpassword <enter>

you never know, it might work...

Thx for the tip, i will try it later, hope it will work

linuxi · 05-03-2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jimjamjahaa

open up a terminal and type sudo reboot <enter> yourpassword <enter>

you never know, it might work...

well i typed "sudo reboot <enter>" (without quotes of corse) and PC shut down..

plss any idea y this happens?

wadesmart · 05-03-2006, 10:24 AM

Why do you not set up linux for net access?

jimjamjahaa · 05-03-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by linuxi

well i typed "sudo reboot <enter>" (without quotes of corse) and PC shut down..

plss any idea y this happens?

if you have used sudo before it doesnt ask you for your password again.

if it didnt start up again, i suppose it is something fishy with ur computer... tho i have never had any problems like that before...

linuxi · 05-03-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jimjamjahaa

if you have used sudo before it doesnt ask you for your password again.

if it didnt start up again, i suppose it is something fishy with ur computer... tho i have never had any problems like that before...

I have naver had problems like this too...now i use Ubuntu and WinXP on dual boot and i have no problem rebooting my PC from WinXP..but with UBUNTU reboot is not possible..i just dont know what is the problem