drgrahamwilson
August 8th, 2011, 02:39 PM
I've had a lot of hassles getting Ubuntu installed, but eventually, after a lot of browsing here found a way - copied the wubi.exe and .iso files to the same directory on the laptop (HP Compaq nc4200).
All appeared to be OK with the installation process, however, now when I boot I firstly get a white on black screen offering either Windows XP or Ubuntu. When I select Ubuntu three different things may happen:
1) The laptop just switches off.
2) It displays a Ubuntu generated screen with a border and three options - Ubuntu, Ubuntu safe mode, or Windows XP, but before I can select anything the machine again switches off.
3) It goes through to a logon screen, but the keyboard freezes - the touchpad still works but not the buttons.
Can anyone suggest what I do to get a more reliable experience of Ubuntu?
Many thanks
Graham
All appeared to be OK with the installation process, however, now when I boot I firstly get a white on black screen offering either Windows XP or Ubuntu. When I select Ubuntu three different things may happen:
1) The laptop just switches off.
2) It displays a Ubuntu generated screen with a border and three options - Ubuntu, Ubuntu safe mode, or Windows XP, but before I can select anything the machine again switches off.
3) It goes through to a logon screen, but the keyboard freezes - the touchpad still works but not the buttons.
Can anyone suggest what I do to get a more reliable experience of Ubuntu?
Many thanks
Graham