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Recovery problems

Asked by richtalia

When choosing "Recovery" at start-up, no matter which option I choose, it partially runs, then freezes up. Any idea on how to fix this ??? Thanks !!! (Am running ubuntu 12.04 LTS)

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

I suggest you test your RAM using memtest86 from Grub

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richtalia (manguppy) said : 		#2

memtest86 said: no problem. Please advise what should I do next ? How about some sort of "repair" ??? Many Thanks !!!

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

What are you wanting to repair exactly?

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richtalia (manguppy) said : 		#4

Recovery at startup does not function. (Freezes).

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

What video chip do you use?

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richtalia (manguppy) said : 		#6

It is a gateway m285e laptop computer.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#7

Seems to be an ATi x1400. Try the boot option:

radeon.nomodeset=1

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