Install is ok, but Kubuntu won't start?

[k0tt0n]

Install ok Kubuntu 11.10 goes fine, on my first reboot I get a black screen with text that just hangs forever. The 2 noticeable lines are

"Starting restore sound card(s') mixer state(s') [fail]"
and
"Starting automatic crash report generation [fail]"

I have to power down and restart. I get different text each time, but "Starting automatic crash report generation [fail]" is the most common error.

The live cd works fine, Ubuntu installs and runs ok, Linux Mint installs and runs ok. It's just Kubuntu.

[ubuntuku]

Re: Install is ok, but Kubuntu won't start?

Try pressing CTRL+ALT+F1 at the blackscreen to switch to console then run the following commands:

sudo mv /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.bak
sudo service kdm restart

[k0tt0n]

Re: Install is ok, but Kubuntu won't start?

Try pressing CTRL+ALT+F1 at the blackscreen to switch to console then run the following commands:

sudo mv /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.bak
sudo service kdm restart

When I try that it says "mv: cannot stat '/etc/x11/xorg.conf' : No such file or directory

[SteveRiley]

Re: Install is ok, but Kubuntu won't start?

Let's take a look at the .xsession-errors file in your home directory. Since you're having trouble logging in, this could be rather difficult. Try this.

1. Reboot
2. When you see KDM (the graphical logon screen), press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[F1] to get to a TTY console
3. Log in
4. Run cp .xsession-errors kubuntu.xsession-errors
5. Reboot to another operating system -- since you mention Ubuntu and Mint, I'm assuming you have one of those installed on another partition?
6. Paste the contents of that kubuntu.xsession-errors file into a reply here

[k0tt0n]

Re: Install is ok, but Kubuntu won't start?

Tried installation again and same result. Dowloaded the previous kubuntu release and after installation the same thing happened.
I installed linux mint instead. It was a new hard drive and I needed an OS. I thought kubuntu looked good so it was my first choice, but I guess it doesn't like my PC.
If I get bored over Christmas I'll try again.
Thanks so much for your help guys. Really appreciated.

[Guest]

Re: Install is ok, but Kubuntu won't start?

I have the exact problem here and hope to get it solved,.

This message is writen while working witk Kubuntu 11.10 Live CD.

Clean install on Acer Aspire x 1700

Install ok Kubuntu 11.10 goes fine, on my first reboot I get a black screen with text that just hangs forever. The 1 noticeable lines is:

"Starting automatic crash report generation [fail]"

Sometimes their are more lines.

I now have no other OS installed, but i will try Ubutu 9.10

[woodsmoke]

Re: Install is ok, but Kubuntu won't start?

Hi
a couple of questions, the answers to which might help.

a) are the video card and audio card "onboard" or insertable cards?

i) if they are insertable then you can try what I mentioned, remove them and use the onboard to install the correct drivers.

b) what are the brands, (some onboard video can also be a problem).

woodsmoke

[dibl]

Re: Install is ok, but Kubuntu won't start?

I have the exact problem here and hope to get it solved,.

This message is writen while working witk Kubuntu 11.10 Live CD.

Clean install on Acer Aspire x 1700

Install ok Kubuntu 11.10 goes fine, on my first reboot I get a black screen with text that just hangs forever. The 1 noticeable lines is:

"Starting automatic crash report generation [fail]"

Sometimes their are more lines.

I now have no other OS installed, but i will try Ubutu 9.10

That looks a lot like the symptoms and solutions described here: http://www.tuxgarage.com/2011/01/ubu...n-problem.html