Linux won't boot, what can I do?

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Linux won't boot, what can I do?

Linux won't boot, what can I do?

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huuskyjerk
Member

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04-10-2016, 05:08 PM

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I discovered a CD featuring an old picture of what appears to be Debian Linux. I want to try booting it on my brother's old computer with a hard drive, but it keeps looping with an error: ISOLINUX 3.63 Debian-2008-07-15 Copyright © 1994-2008 H. Peter Anvin Isolinux: Disk error BB, AX= 4200, drive EF Boot failed: press any key to retry... I’m unsure how to start troubleshooting this, especially since I rarely use Linux. If it could help, my PC has an AMD Phenom II from 2009, no graphics card, and its RAM is original to the motherboard (it’s an HP prebuilt system).

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huuskyjerk

04-10-2016, 05:08 PM #1

I discovered a CD featuring an old picture of what appears to be Debian Linux. I want to try booting it on my brother's old computer with a hard drive, but it keeps looping with an error: ISOLINUX 3.63 Debian-2008-07-15 Copyright © 1994-2008 H. Peter Anvin Isolinux: Disk error BB, AX= 4200, drive EF Boot failed: press any key to retry... I’m unsure how to start troubleshooting this, especially since I rarely use Linux. If it could help, my PC has an AMD Phenom II from 2009, no graphics card, and its RAM is original to the motherboard (it’s an HP prebuilt system).

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MLG_Sheeep
Junior Member

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04-10-2016, 07:11 PM

#2

Navigate to the BIOS settings and check the secure boot configuration to ensure it functions correctly.

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MLG_Sheeep

04-10-2016, 07:11 PM #2

Navigate to the BIOS settings and check the secure boot configuration to ensure it functions correctly.

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PikaPaower
Junior Member

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04-16-2016, 03:39 PM

#3

Could this file be damaged? Are you using an SSD or HDD?

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PikaPaower

04-16-2016, 03:39 PM #3

Could this file be damaged? Are you using an SSD or HDD?

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Mr_Gloku
Member

211

04-17-2016, 09:21 PM

#4

Found the fix for your issue with ISLinux disk errors on 80-AX.

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Mr_Gloku

04-17-2016, 09:21 PM #4

Found the fix for your issue with ISLinux disk errors on 80-AX.

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flyer78
Senior Member

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05-06-2016, 12:32 PM

#5

It seems the system doesn't support secure boot settings. I'm assuming it's disabled by default.

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flyer78

05-06-2016, 12:32 PM #5

It seems the system doesn't support secure boot settings. I'm assuming it's disabled by default.

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josiecatz__10
Senior Member

640

05-07-2016, 05:33 AM

#6

Thank you for your feedback. It seems there may be an issue. You're right, it appears to be damaged. Appreciate your understanding!

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josiecatz__10

05-07-2016, 05:33 AM #6

Thank you for your feedback. It seems there may be an issue. You're right, it appears to be damaged. Appreciate your understanding!

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Sanic_Toaster
Junior Member

42

05-07-2016, 10:07 AM

#7

I'm here to assist you.
Let's get started!

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Sanic_Toaster

05-07-2016, 10:07 AM #7

I'm here to assist you.
Let's get started!