2006-06-28 15:03:46 · 4 answers · asked by soccersam3244 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
It should boot from the CD drive. If it doesn't, you may need to change the boot order in your BIOS settings such that it boots from the CD-Rom before the hard disk drive.
2006-06-28 15:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by Hector S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The operating system files are stored on the CD. In order to start from the CD and not your hard drive, you have to assign the CD drive as the first place to look for the operating system. By default, most computers designate the CD drive as the first place to look. To check to see if that is the case with your computer, you have to go into setup. During the booting process, press and hold the [delete] key and you will enter setup. In setup, search for the settings for booting sequence - it differs for different computers. Once you have found the settings, set the CD drive as the first place to look. Reboot.
2006-06-28 15:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make sure your PC's BIOS is set-up to boot from your CD drive before booting from your hard drive.
You can access your BIOS settings by pressing F2 or the DEL key (depends on your motherboard) during boot-up time. You should see a message on your screen when you power on your PC that says somethign like "Press F2 for system settings".
Once in your BIOS settings menu, look for something where you can specify the boot sequence. Make sure CD ROM comes before HDD (your hard drive).
Then, make sure your CD is in your CD drive, boot your PC and you should have Ubuntu up and running.
I'll also make a plug for the Mandriva One CD, too. It's a great Live distribution.
2006-06-28 15:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by virtualsky_sk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you can run it from the cd drive
2006-06-28 15:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by quintusmurray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋