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Ubuntu won't install using live cd

Asked by Baby_jesus53

the install stops responding in between step 6 and 7 for a while I would let it sit for an hour still not responding. I'm trying to run a dual boot with vista already installed, i've got 10 gigs unallocated for ubuntu. i followed the steps from this link: http://apcmag.com/5046/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first
I've never ran a dual boot before so help please.
I'm running a pentium D 3.2 gig 64 bit capable- cpu
pny 512 meg unbuffered (x2) - ram
asus p5nsli nforce 570 chipset - motherboard
pny nvidia 8600gt - graphics
the ubuntu i'm trying to install is 7.04 64bit.
my current os is Vista Home Premium 32bit

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Cesare Tirabassi (norsetto) said : 		#1

It can be a bad cd problem.

1) Check the image you downloaded for defects:

Run the following command in a console:

md5sum cdimage.iso

where cdimage.iso is the image you have downloaded.

Compare the result with the official one in https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuHashes

In case you need MD5SUM for windows, you can try this one here:

http://www.etree.org/cgi-bin/counter.cgi/software/md5sum.exe

2) If that is OK burn with a lower burn speed and/or media and/or burner software.

3) Finally, check your CD for defects after burning (its a boot menu option).

For more details check this out:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto

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