Install Problem (x64)

[squawskier]

Hello, I am fairly new to Ubuntu, and am having issues getting Ubuntu 64 bit setup. I ran the installation twice, and a message popped up saying a file couldn't be found, but I clicked retry and install continued (I assume it found the file when it searched again). When I try to boot into ubuntu, the login screen comes up fine, but after logging in it takes me to a blank screen, all I see is the wallpaper. On my first boot attempt the restricted drivers message popped up, but there is no status bar at the top of the screen. I have an intel quad core processor, is this distro only compatible with AMD processors?

I hope someone understands what I am trying to say. Thanks!!!

Eric

[Pumalite]

Make sure you have a good CD.
Try 'Safe Graphics' (F4)

[squawskier]

I had an old disk, and figured that was the issue. reburnt at 2x, same problem, and it booted fine from live cd.

[trepid666]

Maybe its not a 64bit disc?

Try re-downloading.

What file did it say was missing?
You can also Check cd for defects at the start

[squawskier]

its definitels 64 bit disk, I can't remember what file it said was missing. it seems that the system is installed fine, but when I login I just get a blank screen with the default wallpaper. I have run the checks from the recovery mode, and it says everything is ok. very puzzling.

[trepid666]

When the login screen pops up, select options in the lower left corner and select your session and stuff. that might help

[squawskier]

I tried the xclient script, it gave me what looked like a 2 bit color screen, gnome is the default, which doesnt' work either, and the other options didn't help either. :(

[trepid666]

That is strange! Have you tried changing settings in your BIOS?

[squawskier]

I don't really know what settings I could adjust to fix the problem...maybe i'll just go back to 32 bit.

[trepid666]

Oh, is your computer a 64bit processor?

I have AMD and no problems what so ever.
I thought Intel was the i386 version

[squawskier]

It's a 64 bit quad core, I would think there shouldn't be any issue.

[squawskier]

actually, the failsafe terminal works, but being new to linux I don't know any commands to fix the problem

[oldos2er]

"I have an intel quad core processor, is this distro only compatible with AMD processors?"

No, 64-bit Ubuntu will run on either AMD or Intel 64-bit processors.

Did you run 'Check CD for defects' or md5sum on the CD?

[squawskier]

i ran check cd for defects and it was fine, is md5sum the same thing?

[oldos2er]

md5sum is similar. See: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM

[linux_tech]

what are the system specs?

[squawskier]

Intel quad core q8200
Gigabyte EP 45 mobo
8gig ocz ram
radeon hd 4650 video card
500 gig seagate barracuda hd

hope this helps!