kendra2
July 26th, 2014, 03:09 AM
Hi there! I am new to the whole linux and ubuntu OS, and need some help.
My XP desktop recently stopped functioning for some reason (hardware is all good, got that checked out so I know it was software), and I decided it was time for something new. Based on suggustions, I chose Lubuntu because of it's relativly low demand on hardware (my desktop is at least 7 years old).
I used a laptop running windows7 to download the .ios file and put it onto a CD. I did check the file to make sure it was perfect after the download, and burned the disk at a slower speed than usual.
I put it in my desktop, and it opens with ease. However, installing the OS is not working. I am able to select how I want to install, and then it reaches there "Where are You" screen, and correctly selests the Los Angles area. But it wont go any further. A small error window pops up, with a grey stop sign of sorts. The only text on it is question marks, both title and message being "??? ???". The OK buttion does nothing to remove the message, and I can't close it either. Only way I can end it is by shutting down the computer.
Anyone have a solution? I did a search through some of the forums, but couldn't seem to find anything to help me.
My XP desktop recently stopped functioning for some reason (hardware is all good, got that checked out so I know it was software), and I decided it was time for something new. Based on suggustions, I chose Lubuntu because of it's relativly low demand on hardware (my desktop is at least 7 years old).
I used a laptop running windows7 to download the .ios file and put it onto a CD. I did check the file to make sure it was perfect after the download, and burned the disk at a slower speed than usual.
I put it in my desktop, and it opens with ease. However, installing the OS is not working. I am able to select how I want to install, and then it reaches there "Where are You" screen, and correctly selests the Los Angles area. But it wont go any further. A small error window pops up, with a grey stop sign of sorts. The only text on it is question marks, both title and message being "??? ???". The OK buttion does nothing to remove the message, and I can't close it either. Only way I can end it is by shutting down the computer.
Anyone have a solution? I did a search through some of the forums, but couldn't seem to find anything to help me.