Ubuntu – Ubuntu LiveCd hangs on boot screen

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Every time I try to install or try Ubuntu I hit the booting screen and it hangs there forever.

I've never had any issues installing Ubuntu.

Currently I've tried putting Ubuntu on a live USB(multiple writing softwares) and using live CD.

I've tried different computers but this one is the only one that failed to boot up.

Also the computer will install windows from an install CD perfectly.

I've tried booting with the following settings.

  • Acpi = off
  • noapic
  • nolapic
  • nomodeset

Again nothing worked. I've also tried several distros and encountered similar problems.

Is there something I could have missed here because I've hit a brick wall at this stage.

Best Answer

Well. There are really a number of reasons that your installation can stall. I stumbled upon your question while looking for an answer to my own current (and also first) Ubuntu installation problem.

I'm not versed well enough in Ubuntu (nor Linux in general) to be able to give your direct tips -- but I'll share some of my findings (some of which I have tried, others not):

1) See if your hardware is Linux/Ubuntu compatible. Here's for checking general Linux compatibility. See also Ubuntu Hardware support section in Ubuntu.com wiki.

... Now, I can't share more links in this answer as the Fabulous StackExchange system is limiting my links to 2 (due to my lacking reputation points). More in another answer. (and GRRrr. to CrapExchange for the dorky limitations).

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