I had windows 7 installed on my system ( not the genuine copy ), somehow it caught up into the windows update and then it started causing problem. I had ubuntu installed inside Windows at that time. (using wubi)
I "System Restored" my windows a couple of times and it seemed to be working fine for some time. But then one time, it did not boot at all, though if i Log into Ubuntu it would work for me.
I gave the laptop repair for windows reinstallation and they told me that i had some problem with my hard disk, which i doubt since i can log into my ubuntu installed. I tried to format everything and have just the Ubuntu installed on my system. (11.04).
I make my pen drive bootable and try to install it. (UnetBootin)
But i just cant seem to get it working, initially it would ask me to install ubuntu and when i would confirm it, it would carry on with the installation but then would get stuck somehow, now it just asks me if i want to install ubuntu , and if i click on yes, it wont even start the installation.
I go to the help option (in the menu ) and here is what i get.
ata3.00: status: { DRDY ERR }
ata3.00: error: { UNC }
Now what is the problem, has my hard disk really crashed, does it need entire replacement (I HOPE NOT), or is there something i can do.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
12.04.1
when running from your pendrive. And then check with 'Disk Utility' (palimpsest) to see what the diagnostics (SMART) tell you.