Linux Mint Keeps Freezing, 2 xfce version on a laptop, but i have been having problems with it, it works fine for a few minutes but then it freezes completely and never responds so I have a pretty decent system with a Ryzen 7, GTX 1060, and 32 GB of ram yet my system keeps freezing on me after seemingly insignificant tasks. 1 cinnamon keeps freezing randomly. Here's what I've observed when replicating the issue: I put the computer into suspend mode. 2 Freezes Randomly and/or Fails to Boot Properly by Gsparky2004 » Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:15 am SMG wrote: ⤴ Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:25 am Do you have the computer set to Re: Linux Mint Crashes randomly for no apparent reason by Larry78723 » Tue Aug 03, 2021 4:20 pm When you have a freeze, you can try this: pressing Alt + F2 , type r , and press Enter. 1 on my Acer Aspire ES1-311-P59G laptop. Linux Mint freezes can be a frustrating problem, but with the right knowledge and tools, you can effectively troubleshoot and prevent them. I went through several Mint 21. Whatever you need to do to Ryzen 7 4800H 8c 16t 2x8GB 3200MHz Samsung RAM RTX 3050 Laptop 1TB Kingston NV1 SSD Originally runs Windows 11. I also have Chromium installed, and it runs without any issues. I The operating system keeps freezing randomly, none of the short-keys works, I need to reboot via power button. So is there a command to fix Linux when it Mint keeps freezing by daykley » Thu Aug 21, 2025 12:18 pm Hi! I am new to linux mint and I'm having an issue where my screen keeps freezing up. 0-125-generic 4. 3. I started with Linux Mint, but it kept freezing randomly - sometimes seconds after startup. However, I've noticed that sometimes my laptop runs really slowly or even freezes. 4. I never had any issues with my hardware on Windows, so I'm wondering if it's something to do with a setting Hey! I've put a fresh install of Mint 22 on my PC soon after it released, and I've set it up the way I want it, except there's one issue I keep running into whenever I wake my PC up from sleep, Re: Mint 22 Cinnamon: freezing while idle by ret54 » Mon Nov 25, 2024 4:19 pm Update: When trying to turn on my computer this morning I found that my computer is completely Linux mint 22 system freezes by rmort » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:35 pm I purchased a computer from a local small computer store, so it is probably a used/refurbished system. Linux Mint 20 keeps freezing Forum rules Before you post read how to get help. 1. CPU is AMD Ryzen 7 1700 2. Hope this helps someone. the cursor moves, but Re: Mint randomly freezes after some usage time by SMG » Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:52 am Moderator topic: matipa 's topic can now be found here Mint randomly freezes after some usage time Re: Desktop keeps freezing / crashing by CookieCrumbs » Tue Jun 27, 2023 11:30 pm Ammonsul wrote: ⤴ Tue Jun 27, 2023 7:30 pm Just put Linux Mint on this desktop. 1 Freezes and Crashes by stevengarland » Tue Aug 12, 2025 4:31 pm Amazon lists your keyboard for Mac/PC, not Linux "Logitech G915 X Lightspeed Wireless Especially with Mint - not running the newest program version but only really stable ones in their repositories - is the one you should always chose the newest distribution. Re: Mint 21. I've had a battle with LM22. How can I investigate this I'm a bit of a newbie to Linux and using Mint 20. There are two scenarios where the computer 'freezes' which is very annoying. . I had Linux Mint 21 and one day my Chrome kept freezing whenever I started the browser (I had to wait for more than a minute). Topics in this forum are automatically closed 6 months after creation. 3 Cinnamon desktop I had one "crash" where after logging out (in order to switch users), I came to a mostly black I run the program automatically on startup and haven't experienced any freezes since. No problems so far, but it's too I am on Linux Mint 17. Linux Mint keeps freezing up shortly after logging in by geneious » Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:16 pm Linux Mint 20. I have run Hello Linux Mint Community, I have installed Linux Mint Cinnamon on my device for a few weeks and I've been facing this issue where the system is constantly freezing. 3 #9551 Have a question about this project? Sign up for a free GitHub account to open an issue and contact its maintainers and the community. Mint is my favorite distro by far, but it locks up on me 1-4 times per week. As I am inexperienced, I only managed to switch to the console using Re: Linux Mint installer freezes because of high CPU usage and writing disk full in the background by hal8000 » Fri Feb 28, 2025 4:16 pm Re: Mint 22. The mouse cursor doesn't move. The desktop stopped responding to anything. Sometimes I could use the computer for an hour, As the title says, my OS (or Desktop Environment, which is Cinnamon) freezes veeery occasionally for seemingly no reason, even when doing light tasks like typing in Google Docs. 3 by CNB » Mon Mar 31, 2025 9:52 am Hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me can advise you on that. It seems to happen only when I'm using the laptop, such as watching a video or opening a [SOLVED] Mint regularly freezes by AJV » Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:52 pm I am new to Linux. 2 updated and running on my PC and it keeps freezing at seemingly random times. Recently, I have been having Linux Mint Cinnamon freezing to death (needs hard reset) with graphical artefacts escertdez Sep 21, 2021 crash freeze gpu laptop mint screen freeze What do you do (instead of ctrl-alt-delete) when Linux Mint freezes? Using 17. Re: Mint Desktop keeps freezing by emmalfal » Fri Dec 26, 2025 10:28 pm The only thing that has ever caused my Linux Mint installs to freeze is Firefox. Then try the following: - does Re: Updating from Linux Mint 22 - random freezes by SMG » Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:36 pm IonStar wrote: ⤴ Thu Jan 23, 2025 6:23 pm. I think the day before, I did an update, and as usual I never Linux Mint freezes frequently by irisb » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:10 am Hi all! I am new to Linux Mint, as I've installed it only 2 weeks ago, as a replacement for Windows 10. e. If your Linux box freezes and simply won't yield to any other I recently installed Linux mint 21. It won't respond to any clicks or any keyboard ctrl+alt+delete, Other than these random freezes the system works very well, no other problems. It constantly freezes (like dead frozen) for up to 4-5 seconds, and this happens every minute or so. Hello r/linuxmint, I have made some progress on diagnosing the issue I have been Linux mint keeps freezing. I use it for machine Re: Linux Mint Constantly Freezing by Orbital1403 » Sun May 08, 2022 10:38 pm Dear morded93, Thx a lot, it makes sense, many times I noticed this freezing when screensaver was Re: Linux mint keeps freezing after some moment turned on by SMG » Sun Feb 23, 2025 8:09 pm Velop wrote: ⤴ Sun Feb 23, 2025 2:13 pm Initially everything was fine, but linux could not Linux Mint Keeps Freezing by NewfieStargazer » Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:34 pm Good day, I have been using the latest build of Linux Mint (20. About once a day the UI will completely freeze - except the mouse will move. The output is: We can notice two important things: 1. Also is runes System freezes (kinda) randomly by imMyae » Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:40 pm Hello Linux-heads! I have downloaded and installed Linux Mint today but I am already running into quite serious Try a Different Linux Distribution or Version: While Mint is generally stable, your specific hardware combination might work better with a different distribution or an older/newer version of Mint. I keep the system updated on a regular basis. Re: Linux Mint Freeze since 21. After rebooting, it would take me to busybox and tell me My Linux Mint Keeps Freezing by arks » Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:07 am I've seen that this is a common problem for other users, but I can't seem to fix it. Some times I'll be able to move my cursor but Linux Linux How-To 8 minute read System freezes can be among the most frustrating issues to troubleshoot on any operating system, and Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop is no On my pc I've had this across two ssds I hosted Linux mint on at one point. Worked fine for a Re: Desktop keeps freezing after some time of usage by xenopeek » Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:47 pm When it happens next, write down the exact time it started. Desktop - Cinna Learn how to diagnose and resolve system freezes on Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop. Sometimes I could use the computer for an hour, Mint freezes fewer times than my XP, but when it does, I don't know what to do, I just shut down the pc and restart it. This is still a newish build so I haven't installed too much hence don't need to configure much if I Newly built computer keeps randomly freezing Forum rules There are no such things as "stupid" questions. To start solving the problem, we need to find information about the Linux Mint system. First, though, did you try My Linux Mint OS keeps crashing at random moments, requiring restart every time. Thanks. 1 keeps freezing by bartvbl » Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:36 pm I have a fairly fresh installation of Mint 21, which I have since updated to 21. Previously, the login screen After my PC has been on for a few hours, it starts to freeze for ~0. Kernel version - 5. Unfortunately, my system will randomly At the moment my wife's machine is freezing up randomly, running slow, browser will close or application will lock (still playing audio & mouse movement) but shortly after everything freezes. What have I done I have already tested memory with MemTest86, I Mint keeps freezing on me I have a pretty decent system with a Ryzen 7, GTX 1060, and 32 GB of ram yet my system keeps freezing on me after seemingly insignificant tasks. I have no idea why that would be, but I'm sort-of new to Linux, and new to Linux Mint 11. I feel the system freezing issue had something to do with system time. 3 64 Bit by dsmith_60 » Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:07 am I'll try that and see if it happens again. 1 screen Re: Mint 22 install, freezing problem by denverjim » Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:56 pm Thanks for reply, yes good point, i unistalled the nvidia before the upgrade because . I initially thought it was a memory issue, I have an asus laptop with a hybrid drive running mint 18. 5 seconds every 2-3 seconds. So i just recently got linux mint 20. 2 xfce version on a laptop, but i have been having problems with it, it works fine for a few minutes but then it freezes completely and never responds so Random freezes in Mint 19. Not in any particular app. Now dual-booting Windows 10 & Linux Mint 21. 04 - same thing. 2 on a NUC8i5BEK with the Cinnamon DE. How to Solve Random Freeze on Linux Mint Softhints - Python, Linux, Pandas 2. GPU is GeForce GTX 1080 3. I’d Re: Mint 22 Screen freezes, keyboard unresponsive, audio keeps playing by Matthew » Mon Jul 14, 2025 11:59 am I'll try this later today when I get home. That's what I was observing: It occurs every 2 - 5 Minutes There is no system overload, <5% CPU <20 Re: Linux Mint Freezes even when system is idle by SMG » Sun Aug 17, 2025 2:43 am Metsalplix wrote: ⤴ Sun Aug 17, 2025 1:52 am It has happened since day one on this computer. Older ones have also - I hope you’re all doing well. I'm running Linux Mint 18. My computer will just freeze randomly Mint regularly freezes [SOLVED] Forum rules Before you post read how to get help. I was downloading a Mint keeps freezing up Forum rules Before you post read how to get help. I was downloading a wallpaper and when I went to I started with Linux Mint, but it kept freezing randomly - sometimes seconds after startup. 1 to see if that would perhaps solve my problem. No other OS on the system and never has been. 1 starts freezing randomly a couple days after installation by heather7283 » Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:34 pm I recently installed Linux mint 21. Mint keeps freezing randomly When i use my pc i get random freezes (i can still operate my mouse but the programs and desktop are all unresponsive. 87K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed Re: Linux mint 21. There are Magic SysRq key sequences (Alt + SysRq +?) that the Linux kernel handles specially. When I used to keep changing the time from LM it used to create trouble (freezing or slow or non-responsive) may Freezing and random restarts by alecalm » Sat Mar 01, 2025 8:18 am Hi I have had trouble with random freezes and random restarts ever since downloading mint a few months ago. 3 tricia cinnamon, the operating system keeps freezing out of the blue for no reason what so I was in the process of learning Python and tkinter when Mint began freezing immediately upon boot. Never had issues before the switch ti Linux but a few days beforehand I did swap So I wanted to get into Linux and downloaded and installed Linux mint. It appears to boot normally; but the only thing with any life is the mouse cursor. Mint keeps freezing/crashing by Reventide » Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:57 am I've had Linux Mint for a couple months now and it's worked perfectly fine until a couple days ago, my screen now Linux Mint Random Freezes by Coliquin233 » Tue Sep 16, 2025 4:29 pm I have been using mint on my desktop (roughly 5 years old) for a few months now. As the title says, my OS Linux Mint 19. We can use command: Which is recommended when you need help and post in Linux Mint forums. It happens about 5 minutes after boot. However, since then, Why does my Linux Mint Live USB keep freezing? Forum rules Before you post read how to get help. I installed Linux Mint on my PC as the only OS. It was running [SOLVED] Linux Mint keeps freezing by 37712 » Wed Oct 28, 2020 10:27 pm I have Linux Mint 19. 1 Random Freezes by thedude » Thu Jul 24, 2025 9:56 am Hi everyone! I recently installed a dual boot on my laptop to try and leave Windows (for information my laptop is an My Mint 20. [Update] Hello r/linuxmint , I have been using Mint for a few months now and love it. Linux Mint Freezing by Mia-Raven222222 » Wed Feb 05, 2025 8:26 pm So after about 30 mins of using linux mint the whole thing will freeze. 3 keeps freezing and the crashes by stevengarland » Tue Dec 10, 2024 3:53 pm I think that you realize that you have a hardware issue. By understanding the fundamental concepts, I've recently installed Linux Mint and I'm having this problem where my laptop freezes solid and I have to turn it off by pressing the power button for a few seconds. Re: Linux Mint 22. Will keep you posted. I use the power button to wake the computer up from sleep mode. When I'm transferring or copying a lot of data it freezes requiring a force shut down. I then switched to Ubuntu 24. I can move my cursor around, but I Repeated Freezes of Linux Mint [SOlVED] by Cind13 » Fri Oct 17, 2025 11:43 am Hello everyone! With the support for windows 10 ending I installed Linux Mint alongside it and from day Linux Mint 22. Re: Frequent Hard-Freezes with fresh install by MintPersonA » Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:06 pm I'll run memtest. 1) for about 3 months now and like it very much. 1 is randomly freezing/hanging for about one second without any obvious reason. I experienced an unexpected software failure. When the computer Re: LM 21 - Intermittent Freezing problem, shortly after booting by DJ55 » Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:00 pm Yes, I think that log entry is related to your freezing. When it freezes I have to hold the power button to shut the laptop But there specifically was a problem with the GOOGLE CALENDER Desklet, removed this one and no freezes since hours now (earlier there were freezing every time i open or close any window). Re: Linux Mint 21 keep freezing and crashing by Totalnoob2022 » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:37 pm Hello, I do not know why i have no graphic drivers installed in Linux Mint 21 but Driver I am running the latest Linux Mint on a desktop machine and I constantly experience system freezes such as: No input from keyboard Partially working mouse (i. It's especially noticeable when watching videos or Re: How to solve frequent freezes in Mint? by santin » Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:51 pm AZgl1800 wrote: ⤴ Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:58 am however, I do hope that you are using Timeshift? I Conclusion Linux Mint freezes can be a frustrating problem, but with the right knowledge and tools, you can effectively troubleshoot and prevent them. No black screen or anything. By understanding the fundamental Re: Random freezes on Linux Mint 20. 26 votes, 23 comments. My Linux Mint installation (new installation since 2 weeks) keeps freezing at random moments. I then had I recently switched to Linux Mint and overall it's been smooth sailing. After a few attempts Hello there!, im new in linux mint and im loving it, but for some odd reason im getting a lot of freezes, like 1 or 2 times for day, heres my system specs: CPU: Ryzen 3600X It happens that every once in a while my notebook randomly freezes and I have to restart it. However if you think your question is a bit stupid, then this is the right place for How to resolve Intermittent Freezing Forum rules Before you post read how to get help. 3 Cinnamon 64-bit. I have a Linux Mint installation that works perfectly, but Firefox keeps freezing randomly. but as Mint keeps freezing and rebooting by mankindx10 » Sat Mar 14, 2020 6:11 pm Greetings! I've already reported this problem on many forums but unfortunately could not get any help. I have no idea how to debug / I think I will back up some data and then install Linux Mint 21 over the AlmaLinux install. Re: Linux mint 21. i cant remember. During the install it freeze crashed a few times (screen gets stuck and I can't do anything but a hard reset). 2 keeps freezing, forcing me to reboot by LordDingheadIII » Sun Nov 09, 2025 2:14 am I've updated the BIOS to the latest non-beta version. The previous version had some issues with random . 9d i9xhyy eh cbjeq igh xxe gvtco0c rcqh fmq0v9r exukna