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September 23rd, 2025 17:13
Pro Max 14 MC14250, Ubuntu 24.04 windows freezing/cannot open
I have new Dell Pro Max 14 MC14250. I installed Ubuntu 24.04 and now I face strange issue. When I open some window for the first time (browser, IDE, Slack ...), it just does not open for a long time. It finally opens in a few minutes, and then all subsequent openings are just instant. Also, form time to time, it freezes again, even when in use. Can somebody advise, how to solve this issue? I have top-tier laptop, so this is definitely not caused by low-end hardware. Thank you.
Note: Classic Ubuntu (no-custom) install, so I am testing this basically in clean install.
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anne_droid
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September 24th, 2025 11:24
Hi
Could you try a Live version of Ubuntu?
Also Linux Mint and Debian 13 can run run live, so you check compatibility prior to install.
They may flag any issues.
user_115dae
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December 2nd, 2025 06:44
I am facing the same issue. I also tried Ubuntu 25.10 but there I also experienced freezing windows.
t1141
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December 2nd, 2025 09:53
@user_115dae I solved it by selecting AHCI/NVMe instead of RAID in BIOS setup. This setting can be found in Advenced Settings inside BIOS.
user_115dae
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December 2nd, 2025 11:47
@t1141 Did you have to reinstall Ubuntu after switching to AHCI/NVMe?
In the bios I get the warning, that a reinstall of the OS might be needed if I change to AHCI/NVMe, and I want to avoid that if possible.
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t1141
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December 2nd, 2025 11:52
Yes, reinstall is required. Your current installation is not working properly, since it is installed using different storage technology. You cannot fix it without reinstalling the OS.
user_115dae
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December 3rd, 2025 08:38
That's unfortunate, as I am not 100% sure if it will fix my issues, but involves quite some work.