Check the symlinks for usplash ls -l /etc/alternatives/usplash-artwork.so
it should link to /usr/lib/usplash/usplash-theme-{k,ed,x}ubuntu.so If a link is broken, just follow them and fix them accordingly. Also, I notice someone hinted on /etc/usplash.conf. sudo nano /etc/usplash.conf Should look something like the following: # Usplash configuration file xres=1024 yres=768 If you make changes, then type the following: sudo update-initramfs -u Reboot! I had this issue as well, but have it working now -- usplash resolution error in boot and halt https://launchpad.net/bugs/60621 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs