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21st Nov 2008, 12:30
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...help!!!!? I have bought a toshiba L305-S5865 notebook from walmart some months ago,and it came with windows vista home premium,when i install ubuntu it works great for a couple of restarts and then it freezes to grub with the word grub on the screen,then it fills the screen with grub loading stage 1.5,what did i do wrong,i checked the cd and the download everything is ok,is it incompatiable with ubuntu?
Here are my system specs: Specifications Additional Specifications Processor Brand: Intel Processor Type: Pentium Dual Core Hard Drive Size: 160GB System RAM: 2048 MB Display Display Type: 15.4" TFT Widescreen Display: Yes Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) Processor Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 / 1.86 GHz Chipset Type: Mobile Intel GL960 Express Data Bus Speed: 533 MHz Cache Memory Type: L2 cache Installed Size: 1 MB Storage Hard Drive: 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm RAM Installed Size: 2 GB / 2 GB (max) Technology: DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz Configuration Features: 2 x 1 GB Optical Storage Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Networking Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN Supported: Yes Video Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 Audio Audio Input: Microphone Operating System / Software OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Battery Technology: Lithium ion Installed Qty: 1 Notebook Camera Camera Type: Integrated Product Dimensions Width: 14.2 in Height: 1.5 in Depth: 10.5 in Weight: 5.7 lbs Miscellaneous Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, remote boot control, wake on LAN Power Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support: 1 year warranty More Information Model No.: L305-S5865 Shipping Weight (in pounds): 8.8 Product in Inches (L x W x H): 16.7 x 5.0 x 14.0 Assembled in Country of Origin: USA and/or Imported Origin of Components: USA and/or Imported Wal-Mart No.: 000527789 |
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21st Nov 2008, 13:38
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You will probably have to do a Ubuntu reinstall.
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22nd Nov 2008, 02:47
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sounds like grub is corrupt, re-install grub using this link
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30th Jan 2009, 14:44
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yes, a faulty install could cause corrupt files therefore freezing. Reinstalling could stop the problem, a fresh install usually does work but be sure to post back if all else fails.
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21st Mar 2009, 13:36
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Bit of a dead one I think now mate ;)
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