my problem is next: I insert Ubuntu 10.04 (I want 10.04 not any other versions, cause my computer cannot run them) DVD, and turn on my computer. I'm waiting for a while in hope that it'll start live preview and give me the chance to install it, but it just skips on the windows xp start up. I checked BIOS setting they are seted up like they should be, DVD works 100% cause I installed ubuntu 10.04 from the same DVD on machine that is runned by windows 8. So, what can be problem and how can I solve it? I really need Ubuntu for my studying! I hope somebody will help me. Regards All.
2 Answers
try following steps:
Solution A:
- Boot to Windows and check if it can read the DVD without any problems
- If not, try using different DVD media (DVD+R(W) / DVD-R(W))
- Make your DVD drive be the first in boot order (check BIOS option)
Solution B:
- Use bootable USB (http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows)
- Note: Don't forget changing the BIOS options first
Solution C:
There is a very nice article that describes all possible ways how the Ubuntu could be installed: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation#Installation_without_a_CD
I hope that you'll be successful :-).
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I wrote it already: ,,I checked BIOS settings they are setted up like they should be..." I don't have USB memory, and windows can read any type of DVD format. Mar 16, 2013 at 11:41
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did you change the boot media priority in your bios? Usually a pc with preinstalle windows comes with the hdd windows is installed on as standard bootmedia setting.
Enter your bios-menu and check this issue.
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I wrote it already: ,,I checked BIOS settings they are setted up like they should be..." Mar 16, 2013 at 11:41
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alternatively you can deacrtivate your windows partition in bios, so your pc has no other option than booting from cd. This woprked for me once I had the same problem. Mar 16, 2013 at 11:54
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