fail install ubuntu 12.04

[Ric Moore]

On 07/20/2012 04:15 PM, G. wrote:
> On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 10:08 PM, G. <pegngaryubuntu at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Trying to install on a Samsung NC 110   The installer fails after I
>> select Install side by side with windows,  Gparted does not see the
>> windows partition,  Using the same USB on another computer and it sees
>> the windows partition.
>>
>>   This is a new hard disk factory installed replacement.  I had Ubuntu
>> 12 on the old one, it installed just fine,  Did the factory tech do
>> something to prevent me from installing another operating system?
>> What else might be the problem?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> garyk
>
> When I say the installer fails, I mean the computer shuts down and reboots.

Check to see if your bios has boot write protection on. What ever 
security features you find in the bios, turn them off. Ric



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