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dmiron
June 7th, 2010, 03:32 PM
Hi all

I have installed ubuntu 10.04 64 bit in April and it has worked flawlessly. However, today I ws prompted to install Kernel updates. Now when I try to boot it continually cycles between a black screen and the NVIDIA logo.

Yes I have been using the nvidia drivers previously but without incident till now.

I have tried crtl-alt-f1 but this does not stop the cycling - can anyone help please.

Kind regards

David

arubislander
June 7th, 2010, 03:36 PM
As you've updated your kernel.. do you get a screen at boot time that lets you select which kernel to boot? If you don't turn off your PC, then turn it on and press the Shift key (any of the two should do, but go with the left one, just to be sure). You should get a black screen listing kernel options. Try booting from the older one. Then at least you'll have your machine back in operation.