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"Kernel panic - not syncing: attempted to kill init" error msg...

Asked by aalr1986

This is my problem:
When I put the Ubuntu 6.10 cd, I restart my system. The system launches the CD automatically. I choose the first option, which is Start or install Ubuntu.
The system starts to load the kernel, and apparently it does it, but then a black screen comes up with a lot of things, and at the end of the screen it says:
"Kernel Panic - not syncing: Attempted to kill init!"
I tried to burn the cd a few times, at low speeds, but the same thing happened.
Also, I tried to run my cd in another computer, and well... It worked there. Not here. I also thought that my cdrom was damaged, well I tried another known-good cdrom, and same thing happened.
If this helps, before the kernel message, this message appeared (well, there were a lot more but this one I think is the worst):
<c01ecbf3> quirk_via_abnormal_poweroff+0x13/0x40

I've been trying to search through the forums, google, and a lot of resources, even IRC. I've got no response.
Also, I ran the memory test, and I didn't let it finish, but till the point I cancelled it, it had found 12 errors. Before, I had tried to install the Hoary release, and I had no problems with that at all.
Do I have to let it finish the test?
What do I do with this kernel message? (again, I tried this cd in another computer, and it worked)

Thanks a lot for your support!!!

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aalr1986 (abraham16-gmail) said : 		#1

Another thing:
When I put the "safe graphics mode", and even the "Check cd for deffects" options, I get the same kernel error msg.

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Ralph Janke (txwikinger) said : 		#2

Apparently it is a bug in the kernel see

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.17/+bug/63134

maybe the workarounds in the comments can help you

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Best Ralph Janke (txwikinger) said : 		#3

or go back to the Dapper system that kernel seem to work with this particular problem

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Ralph Janke (txwikinger) said : 		#4

Dapper is ubuntu 6.06 LTS

http://gb.releases.ubuntu.com/dapper/

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williamts99 (williamts99) said : 		#5

Well failing a memory test is not a good sign, if you have multiple modules you could try them one at a time and see if your memory test comes back normal.

Also, could we have some more information about your system, such as make, model, cpu, motherboard, ram etc.

Best Regards,

Williamts99

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aalr1986 (abraham16-gmail) said : 		#6

User confirmed that the request is solved.

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aalr1986 (abraham16-gmail) said : 		#7

thanks to you all
all I had to do is change to Dapper. Downloaded it, and worked perfectly
Thanks, again!!! thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ras_Cyber (sternl11) said : 		#8

Ubunbteros pls help me aswell

ma problem is the same as for aalr1986
but in my case um tryin to install Ubuntu 6.0.6 lts latest version for desktop

so wat do i need to do guys
and pls give me a response soon because um lossing patience since before i was running Linux Novell Suse 10.1 and windows and had not experienced such thing as: "Kernel Panic - not syncing: Attempted to kill init!"

break it down for me step by step because just now i left ma laptop doin a Memory check which before i aborted after 6hrs
can u believe it n then it had not found any errors in my system and gave 7passes

pls help
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musawershirzai (musawershirzai) said : 		#9

Dear sir I install the ubuntu when i put cd in cdrom i restart then i click the install button then i got some 6 steps i filled the steps as well after that it run very well and it completly finished the installation.then i restart the pc and remove the cd and i hit the enter button and i got such error (message).now what should i do with this ?
the error i faced:
Sarting Up ...
[17179570.672000] crc error
[17179570.672000] kernel panic-not syncing: VFS: unable to mount root fs on un
Known-block (0.0)
[17179570.672000]

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Ras_Cyber (sternl11) said : 		#10

unfortunately i gave up to become an Ubuntero after i got the Kernel Panic
Problem

i wud recommend u try suse 10.1 or slackware 10.2 which are more stable i
gues
n slackware 10.2 has removed the dependecy issue of programs when u want to
install or update
so um cool with this versions

i never got hw so solve the kernel panic problem

On 03/05/07, musawershirzai <email address hidden> wrote:
>
> Question #3694 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/3694
>
> musawershirzai posted a new comment:
> Dear sir I install the ubuntu when i put cd in cdrom i restart then i
> click the install button then i got some 6 steps i filled the steps as well
> after that it run very well and it completly finished the
> installation.then i restart the pc and remove the cd and i hit the enter
> button and i got such error (message).now what should i do with this ?
> the error i faced:
> Sarting Up ...
> [17179570.672000] crc error
> [17179570.672000] kernel panic-not syncing: VFS: unable to mount root fs
> on un
> Known-block (0.0)
> [17179570.672000]
>

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Sarwiz (sarwiz) said : 		#11

Also getting the kernel panic when attempting to install in a newly built computer.
[50.862028] code: Bad EIP value
[50.862147] EIP:[<00000000>] 0x0 ss:ESP 0068:df813e9c
[50.862266] Kernel Panic-not syching : Attempted to kill the idle task!

ASUS p4p800e-deluxe
Pentium 4 2.6 HT Northwood
2x512 Kingston pc3200 value ram
GeForce 6800 GTOC
 I have tested all components in other boards, and have tried other tested components in this board, but it will not boot win XP either and I get the kernel Panic from the live cd Ubuntu 7.10.
 I may have a bad mobo?
Live cd works in a p4p800x board, and another p4p800e-deluxe board . I have used a 3.2, 2.8, 2.6, and 1.8 processor, with same results, and have tried different rams. I am now dling the 6.06 distro and will see if it works.