Kernel upgrade causes video problems

[AlistairOxford]

This relates to a Compaq Evo desktop PC running Lucid.

A recent update has upgraded the kernel from 2.6.32-33 to 2.6.32-34.

When booting with the new kernel, video problems occur: the mouse pointer persists on screen, and text fails to display.

Booting with 2.6.32-33 works absolutely fine.

I'm using standard repositories.

The workaround (so far) is to edit /boot/grub/menu.lst and change the default to 2: this boots using the third kernel in Grub's list, i.e. 2.6.32-33, skipping 2.6.32-34 and its associated recovery mode.

So the questions are:

* Is this an error with graphics drivers in the updated kernel?

* How would I update the drivers in the new kernel?

Many thanks

Alistair, in Oxford, England.

[roscheer]

I am having the same problem on the same computer model. I'm also working around the problem by booting the older kernel.

[collisionystm]

This relates to a Compaq Evo desktop PC running Lucid.

A recent update has upgraded the kernel from 2.6.32-33 to 2.6.32-34.

When booting with the new kernel, video problems occur: the mouse pointer persists on screen, and text fails to display.

Booting with 2.6.32-33 works absolutely fine.

I'm using standard repositories.

The workaround (so far) is to edit /boot/grub/menu.lst and change the default to 2: this boots using the third kernel in Grub's list, i.e. 2.6.32-33, skipping 2.6.32-34 and its associated recovery mode.

So the questions are:

* Is this an error with graphics drivers in the updated kernel?

* How would I update the drivers in the new kernel?

Many thanks

Alistair, in Oxford, England.

It seems like everyone but INTEL graphics users are having problems.

[roscheer]

The problem continues after the automatic update to kernel 2.6.32-35.

Is there any chance that someone will ever take a look at this? Is there a process for end users to file a bug?

[fantab]

To Check - Boot into the Old, known to work, KERNEL and see if there are any problems with graphics. It it works as before then, use the Working Kernel.

I suggest this to ensure it is actually the kernel issue and not the issue of having to reload the graphic drivers.

Yes you can file a BUG with Launchpad. [Before you report the bug ensure that it has not been reported first... if not then follow the necessary instructions to report the bug].

[raja.genupula]

some times kernel upgrades will cause for this type of things , so boot into recovery mode and failsafex mode and then try to install your graphics drivers .

I hope its gonna solve your issue.