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Asked by David Jones

I have downloaded wubi/ubuntu8.10 3 times and it will not load System Discription Tables not found BusyBox vI.10.2
Can I just download ubuntu from ubuntu.com and still use dual boot system just incase it isn't for me?

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David Jones (dj) said : 		#1

I mean 3 times is equal to almost 18 hrs. of download time.

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Steven Danna (ssd7) said : 		#2

Have you already installed Ubuntu using Wubi(or some other method) or are you attempting to use the live cd?

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David Jones (dj) said : 		#3

I am using wubi. Not sure how to dl the live cd.

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David Jones (dj) said : 		#4

I am using wubi. Not sure how to dl the live cd.

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Steven Danna (ssd7) said : 		#5

This may be related to acpi. To test this you should attempt to boot Ubuntu with the acpi=off boot parameter. Fairly detailed directions on how to change the boot parameters can be found here:

http://grumpymole.blogspot.com/2007/05/ubuntu-how-to-edit-grub-boot-parameters.html

First follow the temporary directions to add acpi=off to the boot parameters. Since you are using Wubi, I believe grub comes up after the Windows boot loader, so you will have to select Ubuntu and then hit escape once grup comes up.

If acpi=off allows you to boot you should follow the directions for permanently changing your boot that can also be found in the above link.

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David Jones (dj) said : 		#6

Editing Grub didn't work but no problem. I will get a new power supply for my other pc which has ubuntu 9.04 on it already. when I put it on that one it went like magic no probs. just installed and worked fine. Thanks guys.