8.04 LTS hangup on install

[Name141]

I have a problem with my external not working in 8.04 LTS. I run the install for 8.04 and it causes my external drive's light to go "red". And it hangs. However, I run the install for 8.10 and it doesn't hang up. Should I try to flip off the hard drive, install the OS, upgrade it, then flip back on the HD? Or would I be wasting my time as it wont work even after upgrade? I have problems with 8.10 with my NIC not working.

[dstew]

Should I try to flip off the hard drive, install the OS, upgrade it, then flip back on the HD?I would try it. The LiveCD Linux system is similar, but not identical to, the installed system. I think it is worth a try.