Ubuntu Problems

Jackster · January 27th, 2008

Ok so I got a new hard drive and I installed Windows XP on it so that I could install Ubuntu 7. Ubuntu says that after I put in the cd it should automatically run but it isn't. I have the .iso on the cd, that is the only file on the cd and it won't recognize it. What should I do?

Yellowhello · January 27th, 2008

Ubuntu is a LiveCD which means you have to run it outside XP. Put the CD in and restart the computer, make sure you go into the BIOS and set the CD/DVD drive to boot before the HDD. You should then be able to boot from the Ubuntu LiveCD and install Ubuntu from there.

Jackster · January 27th, 2008

Ok, tried that and when it asks me to boot from cd I do that and it says it does not recognize the device :( I hate computers lol. But is there something else I need on the cd or will it work with only the .iso?

Yellowhello · January 27th, 2008

All you need is the ISO. Maybe try burning another disc, and if that doesn't work... well... we'll go from there.

Jackster · January 27th, 2008

I believe I found the error but I am not sure. The iso was burned as a regular file, I will reburn it with instant cd as an iso file. Maybe that will make it work.

halutzparilla · January 27th, 2008

alright, you probably have a bad copy of Ubuntu i would suggest using Torrent such as Utorrent program and download it using torrent sharing, the usage of torrent makes it easier to download and it also checks the copy... if that dont work, order the cd directly form Ubuntu website, if only your not rushing to do your linux adventure...

Yellowhello · January 27th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by halutzparilla

alright, you probably have a bad copy of Ubuntu i would suggest using Torrent such as Utorrent program and download it using torrent sharing, the usage of torrent makes it easier to download and it also checks the copy... if that dont work, order the cd directly form Ubuntu website, if only your not rushing to do your linux adventure...

Yes, and I believe if you order it from Ubuntu it's free? (No shipping charges either.)

**Reloadron** · January 27th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackster

Ok so I got a new hard drive and I installed Windows XP on it so that I could install Ubuntu 7. Ubuntu says that after I put in the cd it should automatically run but it isn't. I have the .iso on the cd, that is the only file on the cd and it won't recognize it. What should I do?

You need to burn a bootable CD from the .ISO file. This should help:

How to Write ISO Files to CD

Ron

**One4yu2c** · January 27th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowhello

Yes, and I believe if you order it from Ubuntu it's free? (No shipping charges either.)

Correct, it's completely free. Shipping times are fairly reasonable too.

**MantaBase** · January 27th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reloadron

You need to burn a bootable CD from the .ISO file. This should help:

How to Write ISO Files to CD

Ron

BINGO!

January 27th, 2008	#1
Jackster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12	Ubuntu Problems Ok so I got a new hard drive and I installed Windows XP on it so that I could install Ubuntu 7. Ubuntu says that after I put in the cd it should automatically run but it isn't. I have the .iso on the cd, that is the only file on the cd and it won't recognize it. What should I do? CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (HTT) Board: Dell Dimension 9100 (not sure what it uses) Memory: 510MB RAM Video Card: RADEON X600 256MB HyperMemory HDD: 160 GB Case: Stock Power Supply: Dell Cooling: 4 Fans Operating System: Windows XP SP2

January 27th, 2008	#2
Yellowhello Muse is Music Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 4,239	Re: Ubuntu Problems Ubuntu is a LiveCD which means you have to run it outside XP. Put the CD in and restart the computer, make sure you go into the BIOS and set the CD/DVD drive to boot before the HDD. You should then be able to boot from the Ubuntu LiveCD and install Ubuntu from there. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 + Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme DFI Blood Iron P35-T2RL + Thermalright HR-05 IFX 2GB G.Skill 800MHz F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Silverstone Decathlon 650W Western Digital 250GB SATA II

January 27th, 2008	#3
Jackster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Ubuntu Problems Ok, tried that and when it asks me to boot from cd I do that and it says it does not recognize the device :( I hate computers lol. But is there something else I need on the cd or will it work with only the .iso? CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (HTT) Board: Dell Dimension 9100 (not sure what it uses) Memory: 510MB RAM Video Card: RADEON X600 256MB HyperMemory HDD: 160 GB Case: Stock Power Supply: Dell Cooling: 4 Fans Operating System: Windows XP SP2

January 27th, 2008	#4
Yellowhello Muse is Music Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 4,239	Re: Ubuntu Problems All you need is the ISO. Maybe try burning another disc, and if that doesn't work... well... we'll go from there. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 + Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme DFI Blood Iron P35-T2RL + Thermalright HR-05 IFX 2GB G.Skill 800MHz F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Silverstone Decathlon 650W Western Digital 250GB SATA II

January 27th, 2008	#5
Jackster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Ubuntu Problems I believe I found the error but I am not sure. The iso was burned as a regular file, I will reburn it with instant cd as an iso file. Maybe that will make it work. CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (HTT) Board: Dell Dimension 9100 (not sure what it uses) Memory: 510MB RAM Video Card: RADEON X600 256MB HyperMemory HDD: 160 GB Case: Stock Power Supply: Dell Cooling: 4 Fans Operating System: Windows XP SP2

January 27th, 2008	#6
halutzparilla ako the pinoy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: by the beach Posts: 1,694	Re: Ubuntu Problems alright, you probably have a bad copy of Ubuntu i would suggest using Torrent such as Utorrent program and download it using torrent sharing, the usage of torrent makes it easier to download and it also checks the copy... if that dont work, order the cd directly form Ubuntu website, if only your not rushing to do your linux adventure... Abit IP35-E C2D E6750 G0 @ 2.66ghz [TR Ultra120EX] EVAG 8800GTS [TR HR03] Corsair [2gbDual@800] 820GB HDD[120/200/500] Antec TP 550W Silverstone Temjin 09 Saitek Eclipse1 & Razer DeathAdder Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit

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