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    Linux Kubuntu On HP

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by SylarDX, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. SylarDX

    SylarDX Notebook Guru

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    Hi!

    ok here is the thing, I have an older HP the pavillion 7955. I had ubuntu, but than tried to put kubuntu on it, 60 percent into the installation had message popped up and said failed to copy (File directory). so i pushed in the power button to restart the installation.

    After the HP logo showed i got a message saying :

    GRUB LOADING PLEASE WAIT.......
    ERROR 15

    I have tried to push esc when the logo shows to try to boot from the cd rom drive (drive D) however that no longer works. Please help!




    i also recorded a video showing the problem...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpVZrrbQMJc

    Again thank you!
     
    SylarDX, Apr 10, 2008
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Can you go into BIOS?
    Change the boot order at the HP flash screen.
     
    Thomas, Apr 10, 2008
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  3. SylarDX

    SylarDX Notebook Guru

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    yes i can get into the bios, F2 right?
     
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    Ok great looks like o i got it to boot from the D drive and it is installing, i am just hoping it will not have another error at 60% again.
     
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  5. v1k1ng1001

    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    I keep a live cd of GAG around for such instances. If you use the uninstall option, it will clear grub (or any other boot manager) out of the mbr. It is quicker than having to reconfigure BIOS.

    http://gag.sourceforge.net/
     
    v1k1ng1001, Apr 10, 2008
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