Live USB boot from the Ubuntu 16.04 iso freezes and fails to operate
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I want to install Ubuntu on my Dell 2400 Desktop with a 2.66GHz Pentium(R)-4 CPU and 1.11gb RAM, which now boots Windows XP Home edition (version 2002, Service Pack 3) from the hard disk drive.
When booting from the Live USB made from a downloaded ISO, it starts freezing up and eventually stops. I tried Ubuntu Budgie before that, with the same result. I am afraid to try to install anything not knowing what's the issue.
16.04 dual-boot usb iso
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I want to install Ubuntu on my Dell 2400 Desktop with a 2.66GHz Pentium(R)-4 CPU and 1.11gb RAM, which now boots Windows XP Home edition (version 2002, Service Pack 3) from the hard disk drive.
When booting from the Live USB made from a downloaded ISO, it starts freezing up and eventually stops. I tried Ubuntu Budgie before that, with the same result. I am afraid to try to install anything not knowing what's the issue.
16.04 dual-boot usb iso
edited May 14 at 23:49
K7AAY
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asked May 14 at 19:15
Derek Higginbotham
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Are you trying 64 bit version or 32 bit version? Since your PC has low specs, I doubt the performance of 64 bit Ubuntu. I suggest you to try 32 bit Ubuntu
– Kulfy
May 14 at 19:18
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Im using the 32 bit version. I've made sure I met all requirements and had the right version and don't know what's the issue
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 19:22
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if you already reached the menu where you could selectTry Ubuntu, your configured USB drive should be fine. but I think the default Ubuntu 16.04 image is too much for your Pentium 4 to handle since it doesn't even support 64 bit. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine
– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 20:31
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Can I delete 16.04 and burn a new image of a different version on the same USB stick ? Or will it not work properly?
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 21:01
1
Yes you can, burning an image to a USB stick does not affect it physically, and it doesn't differ from normal data copying to the drive. You can repeat the process of burning (using Rufus for example) as long as the stick still works i.e not damaged. You're welcome :)
– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 21:14
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I want to install Ubuntu on my Dell 2400 Desktop with a 2.66GHz Pentium(R)-4 CPU and 1.11gb RAM, which now boots Windows XP Home edition (version 2002, Service Pack 3) from the hard disk drive.
When booting from the Live USB made from a downloaded ISO, it starts freezing up and eventually stops. I tried Ubuntu Budgie before that, with the same result. I am afraid to try to install anything not knowing what's the issue.
16.04 dual-boot usb iso
edited May 14 at 23:49
K7AAY
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asked May 14 at 19:15
Derek Higginbotham
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I want to install Ubuntu on my Dell 2400 Desktop with a 2.66GHz Pentium(R)-4 CPU and 1.11gb RAM, which now boots Windows XP Home edition (version 2002, Service Pack 3) from the hard disk drive.
When booting from the Live USB made from a downloaded ISO, it starts freezing up and eventually stops. I tried Ubuntu Budgie before that, with the same result. I am afraid to try to install anything not knowing what's the issue.
16.04 dual-boot usb iso
edited May 14 at 23:49
K7AAY
3,73221443
asked May 14 at 19:15
Derek Higginbotham
12
edited May 14 at 23:49
K7AAY
3,73221443
edited May 14 at 23:49
K7AAY
3,73221443
edited May 14 at 23:49
K7AAY
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asked May 14 at 19:15
Derek Higginbotham
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asked May 14 at 19:15
Derek Higginbotham
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asked May 14 at 19:15
Derek Higginbotham
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Are you trying 64 bit version or 32 bit version? Since your PC has low specs, I doubt the performance of 64 bit Ubuntu. I suggest you to try 32 bit Ubuntu
– Kulfy
May 14 at 19:18
1
Im using the 32 bit version. I've made sure I met all requirements and had the right version and don't know what's the issue
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 19:22
1
if you already reached the menu where you could selectTry Ubuntu, your configured USB drive should be fine. but I think the default Ubuntu 16.04 image is too much for your Pentium 4 to handle since it doesn't even support 64 bit. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine
– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 20:31
1
Can I delete 16.04 and burn a new image of a different version on the same USB stick ? Or will it not work properly?
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 21:01
1
Yes you can, burning an image to a USB stick does not affect it physically, and it doesn't differ from normal data copying to the drive. You can repeat the process of burning (using Rufus for example) as long as the stick still works i.e not damaged. You're welcome :)
– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 21:14
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show 5 more comments
Are you trying 64 bit version or 32 bit version? Since your PC has low specs, I doubt the performance of 64 bit Ubuntu. I suggest you to try 32 bit Ubuntu
– Kulfy
May 14 at 19:18
1
Im using the 32 bit version. I've made sure I met all requirements and had the right version and don't know what's the issue
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 19:22
1
if you already reached the menu where you could selectTry Ubuntu, your configured USB drive should be fine. but I think the default Ubuntu 16.04 image is too much for your Pentium 4 to handle since it doesn't even support 64 bit. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine
– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 20:31
1
Can I delete 16.04 and burn a new image of a different version on the same USB stick ? Or will it not work properly?
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 21:01
1
Yes you can, burning an image to a USB stick does not affect it physically, and it doesn't differ from normal data copying to the drive. You can repeat the process of burning (using Rufus for example) as long as the stick still works i.e not damaged. You're welcome :)
– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 21:14
Are you trying 64 bit version or 32 bit version? Since your PC has low specs, I doubt the performance of 64 bit Ubuntu. I suggest you to try 32 bit Ubuntu
– Kulfy
May 14 at 19:18
Are you trying 64 bit version or 32 bit version? Since your PC has low specs, I doubt the performance of 64 bit Ubuntu. I suggest you to try 32 bit Ubuntu
– Kulfy
May 14 at 19:18
1
1
Im using the 32 bit version. I've made sure I met all requirements and had the right version and don't know what's the issue
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 19:22
Im using the 32 bit version. I've made sure I met all requirements and had the right version and don't know what's the issue
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 19:22
1
1
if you already reached the menu where you could select
Try Ubuntu, your configured USB drive should be fine. but I think the default Ubuntu 16.04 image is too much for your Pentium 4 to handle since it doesn't even support 64 bit. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 20:31
if you already reached the menu where you could select
Try Ubuntu, your configured USB drive should be fine. but I think the default Ubuntu 16.04 image is too much for your Pentium 4 to handle since it doesn't even support 64 bit. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 20:31
1
1
Can I delete 16.04 and burn a new image of a different version on the same USB stick ? Or will it not work properly?
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 21:01
Can I delete 16.04 and burn a new image of a different version on the same USB stick ? Or will it not work properly?
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 21:01
1
1
Yes you can, burning an image to a USB stick does not affect it physically, and it doesn't differ from normal data copying to the drive. You can repeat the process of burning (using Rufus for example) as long as the stick still works i.e not damaged. You're welcome :)
– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 21:14
Yes you can, burning an image to a USB stick does not affect it physically, and it doesn't differ from normal data copying to the drive. You can repeat the process of burning (using Rufus for example) as long as the stick still works i.e not damaged. You're welcome :)
– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 21:14
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Downloaded software can be corrupted in transit, so there's a way to check and make sure what you downloaded is correct.
After you have downloaded http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04.4/ubuntu-16.04.4-desktop-i386.iso, you can verify the integrity of the download from within Windows before you put it on your USB flash memory drive. Download both the SHA256SUMS file and the SHA256SUMS.GPG file which match that download, and then make sure the ISO arrived intact by downloading GP4WIN and using it to make sure everything's OK before you make the LiveUSB to boot Linux with, with the steps shown at https://www.howtogeek.com/246332/how-to-verify-a-downloaded-linux-iso-file-wasnt-tampered-with/.
However, the Ubuntu package is a little hefty for a machine with only 1.1GB of RAM, and if that should fail, I would try Xubuntu instead, which needs less memory to run.
answered May 15 at 0:02
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Some old hardware don't support booting from USB drives but since you already reached the menu where you could select Try Ubuntu without installing, your USB drive's configuration should be fine. But I suppose the default Ubuntu 16.04 image (and even Ubuntu Budgie) are too much for your Pentium 4 to handle, since it doesn't even support 64 bit instruction set, thus the freezing you're experiencing. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine, with Lubuntu on the lightest side since it will run perfectly on a PC with as low as 512MB of RAM and a Pentium 4.
Note that you better use a USB 2.0 port on your computer to boot the live USB, because the boot time on a USB 1.1 port (if your computer have one) will take much longer time. If you're unsure try different ports. Oh and avoid using USB Hubs when possible.
answered May 15 at 6:51
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2 Answers
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active
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up vote
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Downloaded software can be corrupted in transit, so there's a way to check and make sure what you downloaded is correct.
After you have downloaded http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04.4/ubuntu-16.04.4-desktop-i386.iso, you can verify the integrity of the download from within Windows before you put it on your USB flash memory drive. Download both the SHA256SUMS file and the SHA256SUMS.GPG file which match that download, and then make sure the ISO arrived intact by downloading GP4WIN and using it to make sure everything's OK before you make the LiveUSB to boot Linux with, with the steps shown at https://www.howtogeek.com/246332/how-to-verify-a-downloaded-linux-iso-file-wasnt-tampered-with/.
However, the Ubuntu package is a little hefty for a machine with only 1.1GB of RAM, and if that should fail, I would try Xubuntu instead, which needs less memory to run.
answered May 15 at 0:02
K7AAY
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up vote
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Downloaded software can be corrupted in transit, so there's a way to check and make sure what you downloaded is correct.
After you have downloaded http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04.4/ubuntu-16.04.4-desktop-i386.iso, you can verify the integrity of the download from within Windows before you put it on your USB flash memory drive. Download both the SHA256SUMS file and the SHA256SUMS.GPG file which match that download, and then make sure the ISO arrived intact by downloading GP4WIN and using it to make sure everything's OK before you make the LiveUSB to boot Linux with, with the steps shown at https://www.howtogeek.com/246332/how-to-verify-a-downloaded-linux-iso-file-wasnt-tampered-with/.
However, the Ubuntu package is a little hefty for a machine with only 1.1GB of RAM, and if that should fail, I would try Xubuntu instead, which needs less memory to run.
answered May 15 at 0:02
K7AAY
3,73221443
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Downloaded software can be corrupted in transit, so there's a way to check and make sure what you downloaded is correct.
After you have downloaded http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04.4/ubuntu-16.04.4-desktop-i386.iso, you can verify the integrity of the download from within Windows before you put it on your USB flash memory drive. Download both the SHA256SUMS file and the SHA256SUMS.GPG file which match that download, and then make sure the ISO arrived intact by downloading GP4WIN and using it to make sure everything's OK before you make the LiveUSB to boot Linux with, with the steps shown at https://www.howtogeek.com/246332/how-to-verify-a-downloaded-linux-iso-file-wasnt-tampered-with/.
However, the Ubuntu package is a little hefty for a machine with only 1.1GB of RAM, and if that should fail, I would try Xubuntu instead, which needs less memory to run.
answered May 15 at 0:02
K7AAY
3,73221443
Downloaded software can be corrupted in transit, so there's a way to check and make sure what you downloaded is correct.
After you have downloaded http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04.4/ubuntu-16.04.4-desktop-i386.iso, you can verify the integrity of the download from within Windows before you put it on your USB flash memory drive. Download both the SHA256SUMS file and the SHA256SUMS.GPG file which match that download, and then make sure the ISO arrived intact by downloading GP4WIN and using it to make sure everything's OK before you make the LiveUSB to boot Linux with, with the steps shown at https://www.howtogeek.com/246332/how-to-verify-a-downloaded-linux-iso-file-wasnt-tampered-with/.
However, the Ubuntu package is a little hefty for a machine with only 1.1GB of RAM, and if that should fail, I would try Xubuntu instead, which needs less memory to run.
answered May 15 at 0:02
K7AAY
3,73221443
answered May 15 at 0:02
K7AAY
3,73221443
answered May 15 at 0:02
K7AAY
3,73221443
answered May 15 at 0:02
K7AAY
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3,73221443
add a comment |Â
add a comment |Â
up vote
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Some old hardware don't support booting from USB drives but since you already reached the menu where you could select Try Ubuntu without installing, your USB drive's configuration should be fine. But I suppose the default Ubuntu 16.04 image (and even Ubuntu Budgie) are too much for your Pentium 4 to handle, since it doesn't even support 64 bit instruction set, thus the freezing you're experiencing. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine, with Lubuntu on the lightest side since it will run perfectly on a PC with as low as 512MB of RAM and a Pentium 4.
Note that you better use a USB 2.0 port on your computer to boot the live USB, because the boot time on a USB 1.1 port (if your computer have one) will take much longer time. If you're unsure try different ports. Oh and avoid using USB Hubs when possible.
answered May 15 at 6:51
Eskander Bejaoui
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add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Some old hardware don't support booting from USB drives but since you already reached the menu where you could select Try Ubuntu without installing, your USB drive's configuration should be fine. But I suppose the default Ubuntu 16.04 image (and even Ubuntu Budgie) are too much for your Pentium 4 to handle, since it doesn't even support 64 bit instruction set, thus the freezing you're experiencing. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine, with Lubuntu on the lightest side since it will run perfectly on a PC with as low as 512MB of RAM and a Pentium 4.
Note that you better use a USB 2.0 port on your computer to boot the live USB, because the boot time on a USB 1.1 port (if your computer have one) will take much longer time. If you're unsure try different ports. Oh and avoid using USB Hubs when possible.
answered May 15 at 6:51
Eskander Bejaoui
1,0141619
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Some old hardware don't support booting from USB drives but since you already reached the menu where you could select Try Ubuntu without installing, your USB drive's configuration should be fine. But I suppose the default Ubuntu 16.04 image (and even Ubuntu Budgie) are too much for your Pentium 4 to handle, since it doesn't even support 64 bit instruction set, thus the freezing you're experiencing. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine, with Lubuntu on the lightest side since it will run perfectly on a PC with as low as 512MB of RAM and a Pentium 4.
Note that you better use a USB 2.0 port on your computer to boot the live USB, because the boot time on a USB 1.1 port (if your computer have one) will take much longer time. If you're unsure try different ports. Oh and avoid using USB Hubs when possible.
answered May 15 at 6:51
Eskander Bejaoui
1,0141619
Some old hardware don't support booting from USB drives but since you already reached the menu where you could select Try Ubuntu without installing, your USB drive's configuration should be fine. But I suppose the default Ubuntu 16.04 image (and even Ubuntu Budgie) are too much for your Pentium 4 to handle, since it doesn't even support 64 bit instruction set, thus the freezing you're experiencing. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine, with Lubuntu on the lightest side since it will run perfectly on a PC with as low as 512MB of RAM and a Pentium 4.
Note that you better use a USB 2.0 port on your computer to boot the live USB, because the boot time on a USB 1.1 port (if your computer have one) will take much longer time. If you're unsure try different ports. Oh and avoid using USB Hubs when possible.
answered May 15 at 6:51
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answered May 15 at 6:51
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answered May 15 at 6:51
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Are you trying 64 bit version or 32 bit version? Since your PC has low specs, I doubt the performance of 64 bit Ubuntu. I suggest you to try 32 bit Ubuntu
– Kulfy
May 14 at 19:18
1
Im using the 32 bit version. I've made sure I met all requirements and had the right version and don't know what's the issue
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 19:22
1
if you already reached the menu where you could select
Try Ubuntu, your configured USB drive should be fine. but I think the default Ubuntu 16.04 image is too much for your Pentium 4 to handle since it doesn't even support 64 bit. I suggest you try one of the official lightweight flavors, either Lubuntu or Xubuntu should work fine– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 20:31
1
Can I delete 16.04 and burn a new image of a different version on the same USB stick ? Or will it not work properly?
– Derek Higginbotham
May 14 at 21:01
1
Yes you can, burning an image to a USB stick does not affect it physically, and it doesn't differ from normal data copying to the drive. You can repeat the process of burning (using Rufus for example) as long as the stick still works i.e not damaged. You're welcome :)
– Eskander Bejaoui
May 14 at 21:14