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If you’re having trouble starting your laptop after updating from Linux Zorin 17 Pro to Zorin 18 Pro, you’re not alone. Many users face this issue where the screen only shows a blue box, the startup screen, and a white box with F keys and ESC/ENTER, which looks like a startup menu, but nothing else appears. Your PC seems to be stuck or blank.
Here’s a simple step-by-step fix you can try:
1. Turn off your laptop completely. If it’s stuck, press and hold the power button until it powers off.
2. Power it back on, and as it boots up, hold down the Shift key. This should bring up the GRUB menu, which is the boot loader.
3. In the GRUB menu, look for an option that says something like “Advanced options for Zorin” or similar. Use the arrow keys to select it and press Enter.
4. From the new menu, choose the option that includes “Recovery Mode” and press Enter.
5. Once the recovery menu loads, select “Resume normal boot.” This can often fix startup issues caused by updates or configuration problems.
6. If your system boots normally after this, go to the system settings and run updates or check for drivers that need to be fixed.
If this method doesn’t work, you might want to try booting into safe mode or use a live USB to repair your system. Remember, always back up your important files regularly, especially before a major update, so you don’t lose anything important.
Getting stuck at startup can be frustrating, but using recovery options usually helps restore your system to working order.
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