Downloaded, got a pop up error msg. How do I launch Ubuntu?

OK, a few questions to help us troubleshoot

- can you confirm you are able to get into windows still -- i.e. your computer is otherwise working?
- Can you find the ubuntu ".iso" file in your downloads folder, or downloads history?
- What is the exact and full name of this file?
- Do you have a CD/DVD burner and a blank disk?

now, if you're sure the message wasn't saying that the download was completed, or that you lost internet connection, the message probably said you don't have enough disk space for the file.

search for "ubuntu*.iso", as mycae had suggested. how to do this depends on which version of windoze you have. when you find it, write down the size of the file. this will indicate if the file downloaded or was interrupted. if you can't find the file at all, it means downloading failed.

if you have a slow internet connection, you can get a copy of ubuntu on a dvd from a ubuntu book at your local library if they have ubuntu books. you can also get a dvd off magazines at the local bookstore.

I don't think disk space was a problem. I had 42 GB available, as I
recall. And what do you call a slow internet connection? My ISP is
Century Link and while it isn't the fastest around it is the fastest I am
able to get where I live.

Ubuntu did load, at least when I look in add/remove programs it is there.
 That tells me that it loaded. But I see no window to launch it with and
no desktop icon.

I do get a pop up now, though I am not sure what triggers it, that reads as
follows:

Window No Disk

Exception Processing Message c000013parameters 75b6b7c 4 75b6bf7c 75b6bf7c

I do have a CD burn capability but do not have an unused disk.

I can get into Windows. So, yes, my computer is otherwise working. I have
Windows XP (SP3) (32 bit)

I cannot or have not found the Ububtu "iso" file in downloads or downloads
history.

On Sat, Dec 10, 2011 at 8:50 PM, marcus aurelius <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #181506 on ubiquity in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+question/181506
>
> marcus aurelius requested more information:
> now, if you're sure the message wasn't saying that the download was
> completed, or that you lost internet connection, the message probably
> said you don't have enough disk space for the file.
>
> search for "ubuntu*.iso", as mycae had suggested. how to do this depends
> on which version of windoze you have. when you find it, write down the
> size of the file. this will indicate if the file downloaded or was
> interrupted. if you can't find the file at all, it means downloading
> failed.
>
> if you have a slow internet connection, you can get a copy of ubuntu on
> a dvd from a ubuntu book at your local library if they have ubuntu
> books. you can also get a dvd off magazines at the local bookstore.
>
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For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those
whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
- 2Chronicles 16:9

if you don't find the ubuntu .iso file, then it means the download wasn't completed.
having 42 gb on your hard drive doesn't mean much of anything. it can be almost full and not have enough room.

i suggest you download a program called glary utilities from www.download.com and run that to clean up your system (erase garbage). download fraggler from piriform.org and use that to defragment your hard drive. defragging can take awhile. up to 1 hour or more, depending on the speed of your computer and how fragmented it is.

after that, try downloading the ubuntu file again.

we can help you further from there.

Ubuntu ISO file is size of a CD, i.e. 730MB, which takes some time to be downloaded.
Which browser do you use to download ?

Firefox. the other advice I have received is "over my head".

On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 2:21 PM, delance <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #181506 on ubiquity in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+question/181506
>
> delance posted a new comment:
> Ubuntu ISO file is size of a CD, i.e. 730MB, which takes some time to be
> downloaded.
> Which browser do you use to download ?
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you asked the question.
>

--
For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those
whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
- 2Chronicles 16:9

Yes, the (to me) complicated answers made me think I should simply delete
what was loaded and forget it. To me, a response that I may not have had
enough space made no sense. When I downloaded WUBI and Ubuntu I had a
pop-up that said 27MB was required and I had 42 or 25 and 44 or whatever.
If it didn't all load when I go to Add/Remove programs does is Ubuntu
listed with the size of the download.

I have left it on the PC and will attempt any other workable solutions or
someone that is willing to talk me through it on teh phone. My desktop PC
is fine. I got a laptop recently and decided to use my desktop for
"experimenting" since I'm not very technological. Maybe I should just
forget it but I think Ubuntu would be good and I don't like to "just give
up".

On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 7:31 PM, dennis kevitt <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #181506 on ubiquity in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+question/181506
>
> Status: Answered => Open
>
> You are still having a problem:
> Firefox. the other advice I have received is "over my head".
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 2:21 PM, delance <
> <email address hidden>> wrote:
>
> > Your question #181506 on ubiquity in Ubuntu changed:
> > https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+question/181506
> >
> > delance posted a new comment:
> > Ubuntu ISO file is size of a CD, i.e. 730MB, which takes some time to be
> > downloaded.
> > Which browser do you use to download ?
> >
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> > You received this question notification because you asked the question.
> >
>
>
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> For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those
> whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
> - 2Chronicles 16:9
>
> You received this question notification because you asked the question.
>

--
For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those
whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
- 2Chronicles 16:9

If you are not too technical, it could be best to experiment with a virtual machine before trying multiboot.
For this:
1-you need a computer with at least 1GB of RAM (2GB better)
2-download the Windows version of Virtual Box (or VmWare)
3-download the CD of Ubuntu (and in this case not Wubi)
4-make a virtual machine (very easy) with a virtual disk of at least 8GB
5-mount the ISO image of Ubuntu CD to this virtual machine
6-boot the virtual machine and install Ubuntu
It will prevent you to "break" your computer with a wrong doing.
Don't hesitate to request help.