libretro / libretro/RetroArch

Startup Crash on Zorin OS

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Description

I have just recently installed RetroArch from flathub. The laptop i am using meets all the reqiurements of computing power, yet every time I open the app it stops working completely and will not let me close the tab. I have to hard reset my laptop. does anyone have any possible answers?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the launch failure on the reporter’s Zorin OS installation using the Flathub build, then gather the missing environment and startup details. Done means identifying a reproducible cause and documenting or verifying a fix that prevents RetroArch from locking up the system.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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