problem with install from usb

[Liam Proven]

On 18 November 2013 18:53, Gary Kirkpatrick <garyartista at gmail.com> wrote:
> have tried multiple times with various versions of ubuntu 12.04, 12,10.   No
> luck, freezes at install each time.  Still stumped.
>
> Is there a likelihood that if I formated the disk, say with gparted, if it
> would make installation possible?

There is certainly no harm in trying, but I doubt it will help.

Question: are you choosing the option to "try before installing" and
then running the installer, or are you trying to install directly from
the boot menu?

I have read about people having problems with the direct-install
method. Try booting to the desktop *first* and only *then* run the
installer.

Also, I recommend that you check that your machine's BIOS is updated &
current. That can cause problems as well.


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