sicc wrote:
> On Nov 27, 11:22 am, bok...@zonnet.nl (Gerard Bok) wrote:
>> On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:14:03 -0800 (PST), sicc
>>
>> <b34n...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103773
>>> That's the processor I have, but I can't seem to get windows 64bit
>>> installed.
>>> When I try and load the install cd from boot, the cd rom starts to
>>> spin and work, then it just quits and boots into windows like normal.
>>> Maybe it's the CD itself and I messed up during burning?
>>> Or is there something else I need to know about 64bit that I'm
>>> missing?
>> Try Ubuntu 64-bit athttp://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
>>
>> --
>> Kind regards,
>> Gerard Bok
>
> Actualy I can't get that installed either. I can only run it from
> disc. It always errors during install.
> =|
Maybe it is something other than the processor, that is causing the
problem.
With the Ubuntu LiveCD booted, try "dmesg" in a terminal window. Look
for evidence the system is running in a 64 bit mode. At least that
will put your mind at ease.
I would run individual diagnostics, like memtest86+ (memtest.org) and
also the diagnostic for the hard drive (from your hard drive manufacturer).
See if the component parts of your system are healthy.
Being able to boot a Ubuntu CD, means a lot of your system is working
OK. Have a look in "dmesg" and see if there are any complaints or
errors with any subsystems.
The nice thing about Linux, is it gives an easy way to test hardware.
It has enough rough edges (bad low memory handling), to not be
everyone's cup of tea for a daily OS.
Paul