Where to start trouble shooting - 64 bit Zorin hangs up after entered.
I am not completely new to Linux, but I am new to Zorin and and this forum. I believe my question is relevant to all newbies who struggle to find a way to find out where installs in Linux go wrong and where to start trouble shooting.
I installed a 32-bit version of Zorin lite to a Dell optiplex successfully. I later realized that I had a dual-core 64-bit machine so I decided to re-install the full 64-bit version of Zorin . The new 64-bit install seemed to go perfectly till I booted up. The machine locked up solid just after I entered the password. Mouse and keyboard were dead and the little progress circles froze. Only the power button could unlock it. I am wondering how far I got in the 6 step process so I know where to start troubleshooting. As I understand it, the boot process takes place in 6 parts: 1 BIOS - no beeps or honks or Bios warnings and you probably made it past this one 2 MBR - blinking cursor or flashing num lock and you probably made it past this one 3 Grub - if you see a grub choice screen - and you probably made it past this one 4 Kernel ?? 5 Init ?? 6 run level ?? Since I entered a password, I assume I got as far as the Init level Can anyone add to this chart or correct any errors. It would be useful for me and others. Stirlingfan. |
If you were trying to log in and it locked up, you completed the boot process.
As far as fixing it. If it's a fresh install, I might just wipe the disk and try again. If the problem re-occurs, change installation media. |
Sveral install and the results are the same.
Thanks for your input.
I have tried more than 1 install and the results are always the same. It locks up a few seconds after I enter the password - probably a few seconds before the boot up process complete. The computer locks up both from a trial install and a real install. Stirlingfan |
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Thanks for the input
I used A CD for the install. I ran a checksum to make sure the .iso downloaded was good. Then burned the CD/DVD.
However, I will try using a thumb drive, Thanks Stirlingfan. |
A lot of times, figuring out what's wrong involves a lot of figuring out what isn't.
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