[SOLVED] kernel update doesn't show in grub menu

[glendavee]

I recently upgraded to 2.6.24.19 and installed it using upgrade manager, but when I boot ...24.19 isn't listed in the grub menu, only ....24.18 and the earlier versions. Also if I use gedit to look at the grub listing in a terminal, I don't see any mention of version 24.19 . Does this mean I'm still running version 24,18, and if so, how do I get to run 24.19?

[Potatoj316]

try this
uname -r
it will tell you what kernel version your using. Arent there verions after 19 avaliable? I think im using 20 (not on ubuntu at the moment)

[glendavee]

looks like I'm using version 2.6.24.18 generic.

davdavid@david-desktop:~$ uname -r
2.6.24-18-generic

I believe you are correct, version 2.6.24.20 is out there, but my update manager didn't find it??

[forestpixie]

It's in proposed at the moment - but be aware that some have had problems, that said it's ok for me.

Is the -19 kernel actually in /boot if it is you could try to update grub

sudo update-grub

[zvacet]

@ glendavee

How many kernels do you have installed?Go to the synaptic and in search box type linux-image and delete all kernels with lower number then 2.6.24.18 generic.Kernel 2.6.24-20 is from proposed so if you want it system>admin>software sources>updates>check proposed.Reload.After this you should be able to see and use 2.6.24-19 or 2.6.24-20.

[glendavee]

thanks, Forestpixie. Update-grub did the job. I'll stick with 2.6.24.19 for the moment

[forestpixie]

glad to help - can you mark thread solved please