installation locks @ "updating kernel module dependencies

[mehorter]

Hi all,

I've installed openSuse 10.3 several times on VMware as well as my second computer but when I try to install on my first computer all is well during partition and software install untill it gets to the end of the " basic installation ". When the installer gets to 58% and is " updating kernel module dependencies " the system just hangs.

- using the 10.3 KDE DVD
- compared MD5Sums - ok
- completed the Media Check - ok
- core 2 duo chip
- 3 GB Ram
- 1 320GB SATA Drive
- Intel® Desktop Board DG965RY
- tried the "no apic" and "no local apic" - no difference
- tried the text and gui installer - no difference

Does anyone have a suggestion as to what is going on?

[jnike]

Hi mehorter,

I was just wondering, have you pressed the escape key (esc) while the task bar is showing 58% completed, I think doing this, will show you the current package being installed (name & size of package).

This might explain, why it seems to be hanging.

I hope this is of help.

Jnike

[mehorter]

I can't do that or what I'd also try which would be the Ctrl + Alt + 1 to see what's doing under the hood. The whole system hangs. The mouse freezes. The keyboard becomes unresponsive. I try to wait it out but after 10+ hours ( overnight plus a day at work ) I know it's time to pull the plug.

[jnike]

Hi mehorter,

This may sound strange, how about trying to install Suse 10.2, on the same system, if this is successful, upgrade to 10.3.....!!

Just an idea.

Jnike

[knödel]

Hello,
I have EXACTLY the same problem with SUSE 10.3! Has anyone got a solution to this problem. Did the upgrade from Suse 10.2 to 10.3 work?

thx

[jnike]

Hi knödel,

I have managed to upgrade from 10.2 to 10.3, before you proceed, remember to backup all data files or directories.

I hope this is of help

Jnike