Alright, I've got the terminal open and I've typed in what you said. What should I be looking for now?
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Alright, I've got the terminal open and I've typed in what you said. What should I be looking for now?
can you post the output here
(just copy paste)
should look something like this
Code:Disk /dev/sda: 400.0 GB, 400088457216 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 48641 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 = 8225280 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x5cb2969c
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 * 1 2366 19004863+ 83 Linux
/dev/sda2 47318 48641 10635030 5 Extended
/dev/sda4 2367 47317 361068907+ 83 Linux
/dev/sda5 47318 48641 10634998+ 82 Linux swap / Solaris
Partition table entries are not in disk order
Well, I can't copy/paste because it's on a different computer. And I can't E-mail it to this computer because I need to figure out the WPN to my wireless in order to get that working. Give me 5 minutes.
it may be easier to use wired ethernet for a net connection, at least until you have it installed
Alright. It looks something like this.Spoiler for CODE:
is that what you needed?
right, ok
Well, you seem to have Ubuntu installed
(at least you have partitions for it)
When you boot your machine (without the CD in the drive)
What happens?
Is there any mention of Grub?
Do you get any sort of countdown?
I don't quite remember. The last time I started it up, however, it said something about needing to check the disk for consistency. If I can find the power/restart button on ubuntu, I can turn it off. Where is it?
sorry,
I'm starting to get lost
What, exactly, happens when you boot your machine without the CD in the drive?
On a somewhat related note, I did find the network button. I was using the wrong set up to get the wireless running. Soon as I get the key, I can use the internet.
I'll have to try it again. However, the last time I tried it, I got a black screen with bold white text. It told me the hard disk needed to be checked for consistency problems, and that it was strongly recommended.
"Checking File System on C:
the type of the file system is NTFS
One of your disks needs to be checked for consistency. You may cancel the disc check, but it is strongly recommended that you continue. Windows will now check the disk." After that, a lot of information and figures about the check. do I need to show those, too?
no,
Ok, so it's windows....
Do the disk check it's insisting on
Make sure Windows is happy
After, boot to the LiveCD again
open up a terminal
(Applications > Accessories > Terminal)
TypeThe prompt will change to the grub promptCode:grub
TypeThenCode:root (hd0,4)
ThenCode:setup (hd0)
Reboot (without the CD)Code:quit
Well, I just finished the disk check. It's now loading the normal windows screen, but it's taking a bit longer than normal. I'll let you know after I've done that. I need to be in bed in 30 minutes if I want to not sleep through the whole school day tomorrow, so I may continue tomorrow after school.
I just realized something. When I start it with the disk in, I had been choosing "try ubuntu without any change to your computer." Should I do what you told me, or should I go down one and choose "Install ubuntu"?
follow my instructions above first,
let me know what happens
Alright.
Also, it won't let me take out the disk while I'm on Ubuntu (probably because it needs it to run) so I have to take it out while it's restarting. Is it OK to do this?
yesQuote:
Originally Posted by oniman7
The CD tray is locked while booted in a LiveCD
it should eject the CD after you shutdown
If I type in root (hd0,4) it says no partition exists.
If I type in root (hdO,4) it says there's a trouble parsing the numbers.
Still at the Grub prompt
can you typeCode:find /boot/grub/stage1
Error 15: File Not Found.
ok, it's not installed properly....
Boot to the livecd, select "Install Ubuntu" from the boot menu
follow the on screen instructions
Alright.
Well, I'm going to try that, but I need to get in bed soon. If I have problems, I'll post them here tomorrow. In the meantime, thanks. You've been a great help. The only person I've seen that was able to diagnose that much from code is my dad, and he's worked with software engineering for almost 20 years now.
Alright. I got Ubuntu up and running. However, when I typed this in, it said "couldn't find package compizconfig-settings-manager"Quote:
Originally Posted by Ynot