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Ran CHDSK with chdsk/ r, but found none errors......don't know where does it store the log?

Wont it be easier if I install Ubuntu only, erase W7?

Will I be able to check the drive and battery vs. the System Rescue CD........or that bootable CD can check the drive thoroughly.

The...

and yes just installed a new battery on this W7 lap.......any commands to check battery health and info?

Thanks again.

Is it possible to check HDD for errors using Ubuntu on a machine running W7?

Or do I have to install Ubuntu first?

What is the method, commands?

Thanks.

Thanks again.......correct am a starter newbie.....shall read the posted link.

1 last question what are the pros of running Ubuntu LTS Server vs desktop version?

Thanks for your in depth expert suggestions.

Which is the most versatile flavor, less bloated and LTS?

Views about Kubuntu 14.04 LTS vs Ubuntu?

Are there any pros of W7 over Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.......the reason for asking is that if there aren't any why keep W7 on my other machine.......if Ubuntu can do all and is far safer and lighter to use?...

Thanks for your expert reply and posted links.

1. I aint dual booting only Ubuntu 32 bit.

2. Have created a back up, just in case, gonna clean install Ubuntu only.

3. Ran Ubuntu 12.04 LTS...

Thanks for your very detailed expert reply which has cleared my confusion.

1. No dual boot.......Ubuntu on the one which I used it earlier some years back Ubuntu 12.04.......though its a weaker...

Thanks for replying with your expert views.

Just too confused.

1. Ubuntu on tried weaker machine and W7 on the other?

2. If Dual boot why along side not guided?

3. Does one need BCD for...

I want to dual boot W7 32 bit with Ubuntu 32 bit but am concerned about issues I might get later, if may be.

1. Should W7 be installed, updated and back up image created just in case, if machines...

True I agree. Thanks.

Thanks again for posting the YT link.

Yes its an old card.......Thanks for confirming.

You mean a usb flash drive.........how to make it bootable?

Woh really even the 64 bit is lighter than W7 Pro 32 bit?

Thanks for your expert views.

1b305d585b1918f297164add46784116 *ubuntu-14.04.2-desktop-amd64.iso

a8a14f1f92c1ef35dae4966a2ae1a264 *ubuntu-14.04.2-desktop-i386.iso

Matched for both Ubuntu versions.......... 1b305d585b1918f297164add46784116 *ubuntu-14.04.2-desktop-amd64.iso

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Thanks for posting the link.

I have Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 32 bit and 64 bit and Kubuntu 14.04 LTS 32 bit.

What would there checksums be?

One more question does Ubuntu carry drivers for Nvidia 7900 GTX 512 MB?

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Thanks for your reply and expert thoughts.

I think too it was a bad download......there is mds check?

50 GB for /........thanks again........

Apologize for my simple questions........am a...

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1. Tried installing Ubuntu 14.04 64 bit LTS, Does one have to unplug all usb devices like cooler tray?

2. Installation stalled at installing language packs?
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Issue resolved, took my laptop to a local pc repair shop, the tech took out the RAMs from slots and inserted them again........

Thanks for all your expert assistance.

1. Correct.

2. Icons next to power button of the laptop.
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3. I did mange to enter the BIOS but now the machine wont even boot up as before bit starts and hangs even before Dell Logo......these...

Now when I power it on see 2 lights blinking a box with A and another next to it with down arrow..

In between the BT icon and another box with 9.

These 2 blink for a few mins and than it shuts...