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After Install Ubuntu Won't Load

Asked by shyden

I am currently trying to use the 7.10 version of Ubuntu. I can load the live CD and successfully install the operating system, however when trying to load it after install is freezes on blank screen with just the cursor with no amination. i can move the mouse cursor across the screen but the operating system will not load. I left it over 12 hours an still nothing, no error just freezes.

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shyden (ssteberis) said : 		#1

Also for your information I am using the asus a8n-sli se motherboard with 1GB ddr ram. Nvidia geforce 8400GS graphics card

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rojanu (rojanu) said : 		#2

Could you switch to Virtual Terminal by hitting CTRL+ALT+F1 and check X log file for any errors and post them

basically post the output of
cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep EE

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Best marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#3

You can try to change video resolution...
- first try to dynamically change screen resolution please the press CTRL + ALT + "+" and/or CTRL + ALT + "-"
- Try to restart the graphic layer press CTRL + ALT + BACKSPACE

Reconfiguring your xserver-xorg may help you.

Please open a Terminal from the menu Applications->Accessories->Terminal and type:

To make a backup copy of your actual /etc/X11/xorg.conf type:

cd /etc/X11
sudo cp xorg.conf xorg.conf.bak

give your user password when requested, you don't see nothing when you type it, then press enter.

Then try to reconfigure your xserver-xorg

sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg

answer to the simply questions, when asked select multiple: more than one screen resolutions, then restart the pc.

If something goes wrong you can restore the saved copy of your old configuration, open a terminal or login to a virtual terminal by pressing ctrl+alt+F2 and type:

cd /etc/X11
sudo cp xorg.conf.bak xorg.conf

and restart the pc, type:

sudo reboot

Hope this helps

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shyden (ssteberis) said : 		#4

I finally sussed it, sorry for not posting here and letting you know.

I loaded in teh recovery mode and typed in

nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf

this opened a text file and i changed the nvidia driver "nv" or "nvidia" to "vesa" which is the standard graphics driver.

Then i rebotted the computer an it loaded normally.

It the asked me to install a restricted driver for my Gfx card which I did and I now have full funtionality after rebooting my pc.

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shyden (ssteberis) said : 		#5

P.S. Sorry for all the spelling mistakes

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shyden (ssteberis) said : 		#6

Thanks marcobra, that solved my question.

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Danny (dannyjacktull1) said : 		#7

Right, I have the same problem but is a bit confused^^

Could u explain a bit easier of step by step on how to fix the problem.

Thanks :)