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Apps and Packages

Problems with services, applications, install state, and package behavior.

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Apps and Packages

Problems with services, applications, install state, and package behavior.

Computer and Hardware

Computer and Hardware Fundamentals

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high severity both
Screen Stays Black After Power On

The system powers on, but the screen stays black or shows no usable startup output.

First checks
  • Check monitor power and cable connection first.
  • Look for signs that the machine itself is actually powering on.
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Processes

Processes

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high severity both
A Service Keeps Restarting

A service or daemon keeps restarting instead of staying healthy.

First checks
  • Confirm the service is actually in a restart loop.
  • Check the most recent failure messages or exit code.
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high severity both
Service Stays Down After Start Attempt

A service stays stopped or unhealthy after a start attempt.

First checks
  • Check the service status and the most recent failure evidence.
  • Confirm whether the workload failed immediately or after a short run.
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Software

Software and Packages

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medium severity both
Application Opens Then Closes

An application starts, flashes briefly, or immediately closes instead of staying usable.

First checks
  • Confirm whether the application fails for one user or every user.
  • Check recent updates, config changes, or plugin changes.
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medium severity both
Package Install Fails

A package or installer fails before the software is successfully installed.

First checks
  • Confirm the software source and package name are correct.
  • Read the install error carefully before retrying.
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Automation

Scripting and Automation

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medium severity both
Scheduled Task or Cron Job Does Not Run

A scheduled job or task does not appear to run at the expected time.

First checks
  • Confirm the schedule syntax and the expected local time.
  • Check whether the task history or cron logs show any execution attempt.
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Security and Recovery

Security, Operations, and Recovery

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high severity both
A Service Will Not Start

A service will not start or becomes unhealthy as soon as it starts.

First checks
  • Read the service status and the most recent logs.
  • Check configuration file changes or recent updates.
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