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Install Issue: This kernel requires the following features not present on the CPU: pae

Asked by Paul Edwards

I have downloaded 12.10 to dvd and rebooted my machine. I am receiving the following error message and cannot proceed with install -

This kernal requires the following features not present on the CPU: pae
Unalble to boot - please use a kernal appropriate for your CPU.

I am trying to install on an IBM thinkpad T42. Type 2374

Is there a different version that i shoudl install? Is my PC too old?
What is pae ?

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N1ck 7h0m4d4k15 (nicktux) said : 		#1

What is pae ? => http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_Address_Extension

How to install Ubuntu 12.04 on a non-capable pae CPU
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/05/how-to-install-ubuntu-1204-on-non-pae.html

I think the same is for 12.10.

Thanks

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

Install 12.04 Lubuntu and you won't have PAE in the kernel. You can then install Unity etc if you wish. Probably a wiser choice to keep LXDE for a more responsive OS

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