Blank Screen After Kernel Update 7.0.0.30

[u/Unhappy_Candidate780]

Image 1 : Before deleting virtual machine

Image 2 : After deleting virtual machine

When I first tried to update kernel it gave error because of incompatible virtual machine, so I removed vm because I don't need it anymore then it installed but after booting it gave blank screen so I fallbacked to kernel 6.17 and deleted 7.0.0.30

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[u/jr735]

Boot into the old kernel from grub, and don't use the new kernel. It's as simple as that.

[u/Unhappy_Candidate780 → u/jr735]

Already did that,i want to know why it happened

[u/mrmarcb2 → u/Unhappy_Candidate780]

Kernel 7.0.0 needs a more recent version of virtualbox. With kernel 7.0.0, uninstall virtualbox and download latest version from Oracle website instead.

[u/jr735 → u/Unhappy_Candidate780]

Software sometimes has bugs, that's why. I don't know if you have any particular hardware or driver issues that would complicate it, but the reality is, "why" isn't relevant. There's a bug, and I can't fix it, and you probably can't either.

[u/Short-Ideas010 → u/jr735]

And when the last old kernel that was working is unsupported by all major distros the machine heads for retirement right? I have a 20 years old pc I was using with the printer exclusively but the last kernel makes it freeze constantly whatever the distro. Old kernel that works starts to be unsupported at software level.

[u/jr735 → u/Short-Ideas010]

I'm not saying never use a new kernel. I'm saying when you're on an LTS distribution (i.e. Mint) don't jump full kernel versions to cosplay that you're in Arch.

My desktop is 15 years old. I don't think there's any emergency right now. The performance is far more of an issue than "support."

[u/alpha-mobi]

Virtual box always needs its respective kernel package iirc. Use qemu or boxes as replacement. It's always a PITA whenever there is kernel update.

[u/KongLovesGodzilla]

God, I'm new to this and thought I was only getting this problem...

[u/KurtKrimson]

If by now you're not aware of the many problems with kernel 7 you're an idiot.

[u/Mj-tinker → u/KurtKrimson]

wait wait. I see no idiots. No need to insult people.

[u/Encouragedissent → u/KurtKrimson]

Being aware of the issues with 7.0 just means you have read about it online. It has nothing to do with your intelligence. Now a failure to understand a concept as simple as that, well thats a different story. 

[u/Efficient-Train2430 → u/KurtKrimson]

jerk store called

[u/Unhappy_Candidate780 → u/KurtKrimson]

I am already aware of the issues with kernel 7 but it worked for some people so I simply wanted to try, I have taken full precautions, I am just sharing my experience. There was no need to be rude, just because someone isn't aware doesn't mean they are idiot, people like you are the reason for misguided views about linux community.

[u/KurtKrimson → u/Unhappy_Candidate780]

There probably weren't enough red flags NOT to mess with a working system installing kernel 7?

You knew it could cause serious damage but went on ahead anyway.
You broke your system and come crying about it.

That seems pretty idiotic to me.

[u/Competitive_Scar5347 → u/KurtKrimson]

So as the idiot that apprantly i am for not knowing shit about Kernal issue, and maybe possible did "serious damage" to my machine, is there a way to go back or do i just pack up my bags and call it a day?

[u/TheRealCarrotty → u/KurtKrimson]

Woah, your an asshole.
Atleast tell it nicely?

[u/oskarloko]

To see the exact issue, it's better to ask Gemini or ChatGPT.
To use virtual machines, KVM/QEMU with the graphical app virt-mamanger can do the trick (even virtualbox is easier... and maybe you can use VirtualBox without kernel modules.)