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ben222qmz7
January 16th, 2013, 01:27 PM
I have on my computer WinXp and tried to install Lubuntu .
Now it says it is Ubuntu. I am trying next to install Xubuntu.

The present Ubuntu(Lubuntu) is defective but I can log into it.

When booting the computer and the BIOS-settings adjusted accordingly, the system however goes where I can choose either windows or Ubuntu. Not to USB-flash.

As the USB flash does not start installing Xubuntu, I am wondering if I can use some command in Ubuntu to start installation from the stick?

Any comments as to what I shöuld take into consideration?

The Cog
January 16th, 2013, 01:36 PM
That sounds to me as though your BIOS settings are wrong, or maybe your flash stick is faulty. I say this because I think the BIOS should offer you a choice of boot from hard disk or flash stick. The choice between Windows and Ubuntu is on the hard disk, not in the BIOS. If you see a choice of Windows or Ubuntu, then the BIOS has already chosen to boot from the hard disk - either because of its configuration, or because it doesn't think the stick is bootable.

ben222qmz7
January 16th, 2013, 02:00 PM
So, I suppose it is not possible to start installing from Ubuntu?

Ihave to check the bios settings again.

What is the command in Ubuntu to reboot?

The Cog
January 16th, 2013, 02:09 PM
So, I suppose it is not possible to start installing from Ubuntu?
I don't think so.

What is the command in Ubuntu to reboot?
You could use "sudo init 6", or press Ctrl-Alt-F1 (gets you a tty console) then Ctrl-Alt-Delete. ALso, there must be a logoff option in the Ubuntu screen somewhere, that offers a reboot choice.