Thread: Ubuntu Install - Completely New

hello, i'm having trouble installing ubuntu 10.04. new ubuntu, , linux matter if take time me please understand lack of knowledge. i'm not adept computers in general please try explain things possible.

trying wipe things on computer , install ubuntu. have followed instructions ubuntu's homepage on how download iso, , ran program put onto portable usb device. through doing of this, receive no error messages. tells me change bios boot usb, did that. i've accessed install menu , filled in information requested (i.e. computer name, account name, etc.). select want delete current partitions , use ubuntu. starts install, @ 67%, while copying files, receive error.

error is:

the installer encountered error copying files hard disk:

[errno 5] input/output error

due faulty cd/dvd disk or drive, or faulty hard disk. may clean cd/dvd, burn cd/dvd @ lower speed, clean cd/dvd drive lens (cleaning kits available electronics suppliers), check whether hard disk old , in need of replacement, or move system cooler environment

i've tried fix it, have no clue begin, perhaps can give me insight.

i haven't done usb install sounds possible may have suffered bad write usb device. can burn iso file disc , try that?

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