[SOLVED] Kernel 4.13.0-25 Cinnamon 3.6.7 Crashes

[GaryD]

Hello everyone!

I'm running Linuxmint 18.3 64-bit with Cinnamon 3.6.7 on a Gigabyte EX58-UD3R Motherboard.

I've updated the kernel to 4.13.0-25 as security update against Meltdown and Spectre.

Now the problem is, Cinnamon crashes on the login screen and so I am not able to reach the Desktop.

Any ideas how to fix this issue?

I'm currently using the 4.10 Kernel.

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SOLVED:
By using the updated Kernel

[michael louwe]

@ GaryD, .......

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Reboot, >Grub menu >Advanced options >select kernel 4.10 for booting.
... After booted, go to >Update Manager >View >Linux kernels >Remove kernel 4.13

If a single-boot system, press the left SHIFT(for newer Grub2) or ESC(for Grub) key repeatedly during start-up to get the Grub menu.

Or try this link ... viewtopic.php?t=248892 (to get the Grub menu)

[GaryD]

Thank you very much for responding.

Yeah, I know how do to that, the thing is...

I need to retain the 4.13 Kernel. From what I understood, it should provide security against Meltdown and Spectre Vuls.

[michael louwe]

@ GaryD, .......

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You can't use any kernel that is unstable for your system, no matter how well patched it is. In your case, you should wait for a newer 4.13 kernel from Ubuntu that may be stable for your system. Otherwise, wait for kernel 4.14 or 4.15.

Or you can try running kernel 4.4.108/109. = install kernel 4.4.xxx and reboot. Refresh Update Manager and kernel 4.4.109 should appear as a Level 5 update.

Last resort is to upgrade to LM 19.0 in May 2018.

[Pjotr]

The current latest, 4.13.0-26, should fix some boot issues. Try that one.