after install Linux Lite 7.6 problem with Google Chrome

[val]

In both options:
"Loading the Linux Lite 7.6 Live system"
"Direct installation of Linux Lite 7.6"
After installing LL7.6, if I launch Google Chrome from the desktop or using the command in the terminal: "google-chrome", Chrome opens for 2 seconds, after which the current session ends with the loss of all open applications.

The command: "google-chrome" results in the following with details:
in terminal
user ~  google-chrome
libva error: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri/iHD_drv_video.so init failed
libva error: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri/i965_drv_video.so init failed
[12057:12057:1111/103755.947104:ERROR:media/gpu/vaapi/vaapi_wrapper.cc:1631] vaInitialize failed: unknown libva error
[12057:12057:1111/103755.966415:ERROR:components/viz/service/main/viz_main_impl.cc:189] Exiting GPU process due to errors during initialization
libva error: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri/iHD_drv_video.so init failed
libva error: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri/i965_drv_video.so init failed
[12113:12113:1111/103757.001708:ERROR:media/gpu/vaapi/vaapi_wrapper.cc:1631] vaInitialize failed: unknown libva error
[12113:12113:1111/103757.028610:ERROR:components/viz/service/main/viz_main_impl.cc:189] Exiting GPU process due to errors during initialization
libva error: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri/iHD_drv_video.so init failed
libva error: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri/i965_drv_video.so init failed
[12126:12126:1111/103757.147677:ERROR:media/gpu/vaapi/vaapi_wrapper.cc:1631] vaInitialize failed: unknown libva error

OR:
error:ui/ozone/platform/x11/ozone_platform_x11.cc249Missing X server or $DISPLY. echo $DISPLAY it's empty, suser ~ omething is wrong with your system's session setup. libva error
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Computer summary:
-Computer-
Processor : Intel® Core™2 CPU         T5200  @ 1.60GHz
Memory : 3034MB (651MB used)
Machine Type : Notebook
Operating System : Linux Lite 7.6
User Name : val (val)
Date/Time : Tue 11 Nov 2025 12:43:18 PM EST
-Display-
Resolution : 1280x800 pixels
OpenGL Renderer : llvmpipe (LLVM 20.1.2, 128 bits)
X11 Vendor : The X.Org Foundation
-Audio Devices-
Audio Adapter : HDA-Intel - HDA Intel
-Input Devices-
 Power Button
 Sleep Button
 Lid Switch
 Power Button
 AT Translated Set 2 keyboard
 Video Bus
 CX 2.4G Receiver
 CX 2.4G Receiver Mouse
 CX 2.4G Receiver
 CX 2.4G Receiver Consumer Control
 CX 2.4G Receiver System Control
 SynPS/2 Synaptics TouchPad
 HP WMI hotkeys
 HDA Intel Front Headphone
-Printers-
No printers found
-SCSI Disks-
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4084N
ATA KINGSTON SA400S3

val  ~  lspci
00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/PM/GMS, 943/940GML and 945GT Express Memory Controller Hub (rev 03)
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/GMS, 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03)
00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/GMS/GME, 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family High Definition Audio Controller (rev 02)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family PCI Express Port 1 (rev 02)
00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family PCI Express Port 2 (rev 02)
00:1d.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 02)
00:1d.1 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 02)
00:1d.2 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #3 (rev 02)
00:1d.3 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #4 (rev 02)
00:1d.7 USB controller: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family USB2 EHCI Controller (rev 02)
00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge (rev e2)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801GBM (ICH7-M) LPC Interface Bridge (rev 02)
00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) IDE Controller (rev 02)
00:1f.2 SATA controller: Intel Corporation 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7-M Family) SATA Controller [AHCI mode] (rev 02)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation NM10/ICH7 Family SMBus Controller (rev 02)
02:00.0 Network controller: Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 3945ABG [Golan] Network Connection (rev 02)
05:05.0 FireWire (IEEE 1394): Ricoh Co Ltd R5C832 IEEE 1394 Controller
05:05.1 SD Host controller: Ricoh Co Ltd R5C822 SD/SDIO/MMC/MS/MSPro Host Adapter (rev 19)
05:05.2 System peripheral: Ricoh Co Ltd R5C592 Memory Stick Bus Host Adapter (rev 0a)
05:05.3 System peripheral: Ricoh Co Ltd xD-Picture Card Controller (rev 05)
05:08.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation PRO/100 VE Network Connection (rev 02)

Graphics:
  Device-1: Intel Mobile 945GM/GMS 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics
  vendor: Hewlett-Packard driver: i915 v: kernel bus ID: 00:02.0
  Display: x11 server: X.Org 21.1.11 driver: intel
  unloaded: fbdev,modesetting,vesa resolution: 1280x800~60Hz
  OpenGL: renderer: llvmpipe (LLVM 20.1.2 128 bits)
  v: 4.5 Mesa 25.0.7-0ubuntu0.24.04.2 direct render: Yes

[stevef]

The messages suggest a problem with video hardware acceleration.

Do other applications such as Media Player (VLC) run ok ?

Does the system crash if you start chrome with this command ?

Code:

google-chrome --disable-gpu

[val]

I really appreciate your wish to help.

.... [ 95.565778] uvcvideo 3-4:1.1: Failed to query (129) UVC probe control: -32 (exp. 26). [ 95.565794] uvcvideo 3-4:1.1: Failed to initialize the device (-5). Notice when I start to install Linux Lite 7.6, but no problem to play local files by Media Player (VLC)

"google-chrome --disable-gpu" - Yes, the same system crash

for info as well:
"sudo apt install firefox" - to install and open with no problem until open video like YouTube, in this case the system crashes.

[stevef]

I really appreciate your wish to help.

No problem.

Amongst many search results for the symptom, I found this.

https://linuxvox.com/blog/libva-error-us...it-failed/
I don't know anything about the site and how trustworthy it is but the suggestions seem ok and it has a systematic approach which you could try.

"sudo apt install firefox" no problem

Sorry, I don't know what you are trying to do here.
It's not 100% clear from your reply - is chrome the only application that crashes the system ?

[val]

I really appreciate your wish to help.

.... [  95.565778]  uvcvideo 3-4:1.1: Failed to query (129)  UVC probe control:  -32 (exp. 26). [    95.565794]  uvcvideo 3-4:1.1: Failed to initialize the device (-5).  Notice when I start to install Linux Lite 7.6, but no problem to play local files by Media Player (VLC)

"google-chrome --disable-gpu" - Yes, the same system crash

for info as well:
"sudo apt install firefox" - to install and open with no problem until open video like YouTube, in this case the system crashes.

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The messages suggest a problem with video hardware acceleration.

Do other applications such as Media Player (VLC) run ok ?

Does the system crash if you start chrome with this command ?

Code:

google-chrome --disable-gpu

[val]

"It's not 100% clear from your reply - is chrome the only application that crashes the system ?" Yes Chrome is the only application that crashes the system ?

[val]

I really appreciate your wish to help.

No problem.

Amongst many search results for the symptom, I found this.

https://linuxvox.com/blog/libva-error-us...it-failed/
I don't know anything about the site and how trustworthy it is but the suggestions seem ok and it has a systematic approach which you could try.

"sudo apt install firefox" no problem

Sorry, I don't know what you are trying to do here.
It's not 100% clear from your reply - is chrome the only application that crashes the system ?

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Yes Chrome is the only application that crashes the system

[stevef]

If the problem only occurs when you open chrome it suggests it is application specific.
The fact that running chrome without hardware acceleration (google-chrome --disable-gpu) also causes a crash is a concern.

Do you really need to have chrome working ?
Can you use Firefox for all your browsing ?

[val]

If the problem only occurs when you open chrome it suggests it is application specific.
The fact that running chrome without hardware acceleration (google-chrome --disable-gpu) also causes a crash is a concern.

Do you really need to have chrome working ?
Can you use Firefox for all your browsing ?

yes I need Chrome to sync something with other devices.
Firefox only works before any video starts, the only difference is that it can start unlike Chrome.

P.S. Sorry, I di dn't tell you about this. I moved my LL7.0 HDD to an SSD and installed LL7.6 on the SSD. I'll try changing the kernel version via chroot, since the old HDD with LL7.0  I can  install
via SATA/USB, so I have both.

[stevef]

OK. Only change one thing at a time.
If you get chance, check to see if firefox has hardware acceleration on or off.
In firefox, open Settings and scroll down to Performance.
If hardware acceleration is on, maybe try watching video with it disabled.