I've recently switched to Linux after using it a few months ago, starting with Ubuntu. It worked fine for a bit but eventually stopped booting for no apparent reason. I then switched to Linux Mint, but the same issue happened again after just a few days. I'm at my wit's end trying to figure out what's causing these boot problems, and I haven't found help online. It works normally for a short while, then suddenly fails to boot. Any insights on what might be going wrong?
3 Answers
Since both Ubuntu and Mint are based on Debian, consider trying a different distribution like Manjaro or Fedora. Manjaro is based on Arch, and it might help you avoid whatever's causing your current issues. I've heard that Nvidia graphic drivers can cause boot problems, so that might be worth investigating too.
It sounds like there might be a hardware issue, like bad RAM or a failing hard disk. This could lead to file system corruption, which explains why your Linux systems aren't booting after a few days.
Are you running just Linux, or are you dual-booting with Windows? Also, is your installation on an SSD or an older hard drive? If it's a hard drive and fairly old, it could be failing. When it fails to boot, are there any error messages on the screen? Sometimes hitting escape or tab can reveal more info. Posting a picture can help too.
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