When I try to Install Ubuntu 14.04 either the x86 or 64 bit version (I´m using Windows 8.1) the Install process freezes after I choose Continue when asked about installing via internet some mp3 stuff. I don´t know what to do anymore. I´ve tried using a usb or dvd and the loading is still going and going but I can´t continue the Install process.
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- Determine which version your computer can handle. Since you have 8.1 on it, I would assume that it will handle 64 bit but if you are in doubt use the 32 bit version.
- Download the Ubuntu ISO. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
- Run an MD5sum check. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM
- Burn the image (do not copy) to a DVD at the lowest possible speed or create a bootable flash drive/pen drive.
- After the burn is complete you will have a bootable DVD. Go ahead and boot from it and choose try Ubuntu. By doing this you will be able to try the OS without making any changes to your computer.
- You have to decide if you want to dual boot Ubuntu with Windows or if you want to completely over-write Windows. In either case, back up any data that you currently have on your computer to an external source, a cloud, DVDs, flash drives, another hard drive (your choice). You may lose it so back it up.
- All of this should be done before you think about installing.