[SOLVED] how do I 'force' new kernel

Zorin 6 64bit
my update is showing a new kernel 3.2.0-54, for some reason it's still booting into 0-52
how can I 'force' it to boot into 54

Also same issue with Zorin 7 Ultimate 64b it's stuck on 3.8.0-27, update showing 3.8.0-31

I know I should know this but right atm the old brain not working

regards
Hazz

Hi Hazz,

try the terminal command:

Code:

sudo dpkg --configure -a

(Ideally the above should be done in recovery mode, boot into reovery mode and start "network" (network cable required) then drop to "root" and restart with Ctrl + Alt + Del", do not click on "Resume"!!:)

If that doesn't work, try:

Code:

sudo update-grub

And finally; the force update command:

Code:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -f

Regards Wolfman

Thanks mate
worked beautifully, but why the reason 'NOT TO 'RESUME"

Hi Hazz,

glad you asked me that, the reason is simple, during the update process; there might be new graphic card driver packages installed and if you don't do a full restart, it may cripple your system graphics, thats it!.

Have marked as solved but which part worked?.

Regards Wolfman

thanks for that info

"sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -f" was the last one tried, after 2 re-boots the new kernel showed up as being active

thanks once again for your help

Hi Hazz,

thanks for the feedback, it might help others!.

Regards Wolfman

60 blue jewels to Wolfman!

Nah mate 120 blue jewels for Wolfman