SurferGTO
June 4th, 2009, 04:16 PM
So i'm attempting to completely switch an old desktop Dell Dimension XPS T700S over from windows 2000 pro to ubuntu. I had an old live disk with 7.10 on it so I was going to attempt to use that. upon booting with that disk (in any mode) All I get is a view of the wallpaper. No menu bar, no icons, right click doesnt work, no key controls work. the mouse works and im able to move it around the screen but there is nothing to click.
Sadly, I dont have access to a burner (this one broke) so I used wubi to try and dual boot into 9.04. I get the exact same effect only now its 9.04's wallpaper. still no icons, no menu bar, right click doesnt work.
I have a alternate install disk ill be getting from my friend soon to attempt to try that form of install, but does anyone have any idea as to whats wrong? or how i can fix it?
Sadly, I dont have access to a burner (this one broke) so I used wubi to try and dual boot into 9.04. I get the exact same effect only now its 9.04's wallpaper. still no icons, no menu bar, right click doesnt work.
I have a alternate install disk ill be getting from my friend soon to attempt to try that form of install, but does anyone have any idea as to whats wrong? or how i can fix it?