Reinstalling from a Live CD

[Tristan Carlson]

I need to reinstall Ubuntu 9.04 from a Live CD; my first installation with the CD worked fine, but now after updating various programs are failing, and I'd like to get a fresh start, by the technique found here: http://ubuntutip.googlepages.com/reinstall. However, when I put the CD in the computer and turn it on, there's no option to boot from the CD. To clarify: I'm trying to reinstall Ubuntu 9.04 on a machine that's already running it, but it lacks an option to do so. So how does one exactly boot from a Live CD on a computer that's running Ubuntu? Thanks to anyone who can provide me with a solution.

[merlinus]

You need to look in your bios and make sure the cd boots before the hdd. It usually is one of the F keys that you press right after startup, but it may be Del.

Perhaps googling for your specific model can help, if you no longer have the docs.

[Tristan Carlson]

Ah, thanks. I've got it working now, and I must say that Ubuntu in general is a fair sight better when it actually works properly. Thanks again.

[merlinus]

Glad to hear it! Happy ubuntuing...