Since I have installed elementary OS, I have not experienced shutting down the PC. It's always a hard power off. When I try to shut down, I get stuck on the 'glowing e' ElementaryOS logo. Last night I tried to let it wait and slept over it. The next morning I'm still stuck on the logo (the same logo you see when you boot).
Am I in the right community to ask such questions? It seems that I have not gotten any answers from here as compared to the Ubuntu community...
There is a fix. But the fix is not worth your time. A force shut down will not harm the installation.
Actually it does affect the installation. The computer's state or settings revert to previous, so settings I've made before the hard reboot are not saved.
It sounds like your elementary OS installation is having trouble completing the shutdown process, which can be due to a variety of issues ranging from software conflicts to driver problems. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue: 1. **Check System Logs**: The first step is to check the system logs to see if any errors are being reported that could give you a clue as to what's causing the shutdown issue. You can access the logs by opening a terminal and using commands like `journalctl -b -1` to view logs from the last boot or `journalctl -b 0` to view logs from the current boot session. Look for any errors related to the shutdown process. 2. **Update Your System**: Make sure your system is fully updated, as updates can often fix bugs that may cause such issues. You can update elementary OS via the terminal by running: ``` sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade ``` 3. **Use Alternate Commands for Shutdown**: Try shutting down using a different command to see if bypassing the graphical shutdown helps. Open a terminal and type: ``` sudo shutdown now ``` or ``` sudo poweroff ``` These commands will attempt to shut down the system immediately. 4. **Check for Driver Issues**: Sometimes, driver issues, especially with graphics or network drivers, can cause shutdown problems. If you have proprietary drivers installed, consider switching to open-source alternatives or vice versa to check if the issue persists. 5. **Disable Startup Applications**: Sometimes, applications that start up when you log in can interfere with shutdown. Try disabling startup applications: - Go to System Settings > Applications > Startup - Disable any non-essential applications and try shutting down again. 6. **Use REISUB for a Safer Reboot**: If you need to restart and can’t shut down properly, use the safer REISUB method which is a gentle way to reboot a frozen Linux computer: - Hold down Alt and SysRq (Print Screen) and type REISUB slowly, each letter about a second apart. This method will safely reboot your PC. If none of these steps help, you might consider seeking help on the elementary OS forums or Stack Exchange where you can share more detailed logs and system information. This could lead to a more tailored solution to your problem.
