unable to install ubuntu 12.04

Asked by stmcc

the installer encountered an unrecoverable error.
download sum check OK
burned cd with two different cd rw machines.
tried upgrading from Ubuntu 11.10
tried clean install
tried install along side 11.10
so far no luck

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Anton Kanishchev (ak12-deactivatedaccount) said :
#1

Which version have you downloaded? Did you burn it to a cdrw or just a normal write once cd??? Does the live cd work -have you tested that?

Thanks

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stmcc (stmcc1) said :
#2

Hi Anton:
I burned two : ubuntu-12.04 desktop.i386.iso to a cd r.
they both work as a live cd.
MAC

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 3:01 PM, Anton Kanishchev <
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> normal write once cd??? Does the live cd work -have you tested that?
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BenginM (sary) said :
#3

Did you burned the iso with a SLOW/speed !

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
#4

Did you MD5 test the ISO you downloaded?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
#5

Did you burn the CD as slowly as possible?

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stmcc (stmcc1) said :
#6

I burned them at 4X.
the MD5 SUM chek is good.
MAC

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 3:45 PM, actionparsnip <
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BenginM (sary) said :
#7

Alright , thanks .

Then try with a kernel boot option from the live-CD

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

start with the nomodeset .

# see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1613132

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stmcc (stmcc1) said :
#8

Yes. I can run it from the live cds but it will not install from the live
cd or boot from the cd. On the web I see that many people have this
problem , but so far I have not seen any solution that I have seen that
works for me.
MAC

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 3:55 PM, stmcc <<email address hidden>
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> Your question #197017 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/197017
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> Status: Answered => Open
>
> You are still having a problem:
> I burned them at 4X.
> the MD5 SUM chek is good.
> MAC
>
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BenginM (sary) said :
#9

Salutation andrew :)

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BenginM (sary) said :
#10

It should install from the live-CD if you set the boot option into the kernel boot line .

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BenginM (sary) said :
#11

What error you get when you try to upgrade !

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stmcc (stmcc1) said :
#12

I'll give nomodeset a try tomorrow. This may be above my expertise . I'll
let you know if it works.
MAC

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 4:00 PM, Sary Muhammad <
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> Your question #197017 on Ubuntu changed:
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> Alright , thanks .
>
> Then try with a kernel boot option from the live-CD
>
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootOptions
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>
> start with the nomodeset .
>
> # see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1613132
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stmcc (stmcc1) said :
#13

I tried nomodeset but could not advance after selecting nomodeset after
pressing F6.
Enter key just adds or removes the X to the left of nomodeset.
Some one ask what happens when I try to load 12.04 from the live cd. or
upgrade from 11.10. It starts to load but after two hours it seems to be
hung . The circle is still spinning ,but there is no cpu or modem activity.
MAC

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 4:05 AM, marcobra (Marco Braida) <
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> Your question #197017 on ubiquity in Ubuntu changed:
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stmcc (stmcc1) said :
#14

Hi All:
I did a clean install of 11.10 and all its updates. Then Upgraded to 12.04.
It worked this time. Have no idea why the cds would not install 12.04. I
think 12.04 is working OK now. Thanks for all your inputs.
Call this problem solved.
MAC

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 7:56 AM, stmcc <<email address hidden>
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> Your question #197017 on ubiquity in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+question/197017
>
> You gave more information on the question:
> I tried nomodeset but could not advance after selecting nomodeset after
> pressing F6.
> Enter key just adds or removes the X to the left of nomodeset.
> Some one ask what happens when I try to load 12.04 from the live cd. or
> upgrade from 11.10. It starts to load but after two hours it seems to be
> hung . The circle is still spinning ,but there is no cpu or modem activity.
> MAC
>
>
> On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 4:05 AM, marcobra (Marco Braida) <
> <email address hidden>> wrote:
>
> > Your question #197017 on ubiquity in Ubuntu changed:
> > https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+question/197017
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> > Project: Ubuntu => ubiquity in Ubuntu
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BenginM (sary) said :
#15

Hey mac , good to know you're back on track .

It could be the optical/CD-ROM drive that was causing the troublesome! or the installer got interpreted if you where trying something in the live cd environment .. it occurred to me few times while i was using the partition tool Gparted.

Anyhow , i believe you're the one how can mark this Question as solved :) .

some links i'd advice you to have a look at :

www.ubuntu.com/community

www.ubuntu.com/support

www.video.ubuntu.com/live/

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stmcc (stmcc1) said :
#16

I installed ubuntu 11.10 from a cd,.
instlalled all its updates.
upgraded to 12.04
system seems to be OK now.
MAC

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stmcc (stmcc1) said :
#17

Hello,

Please view the attached document

Thanks,
Mac.

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stmcc (stmcc1) said :
#18

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attachments from me for the next few days.
MAC