I'm trying to install Ubuntu 12.10 for the first time. I've downloaded the 64-bit torrent from ubuntu.com and have created a bootable USB using Unetbootin. When I entered the BIOS and booted from USB, it gave me the options to try Ubuntu, install it and some others. I've tried both, but my result is the same. The computer displays a black screen and nothing seems to happen. The computer currently has Windows 8 on it.
Thanks!
I would not use Unetbootin. I've never been able to get it to work. Instead, use an official Ubuntu guide to do it:
Choose the guide for the operating system you want to use for creating the USB stick. Have fun Ubuntuing!
I can confirm that an option in the BIOS either labeled "Secure Boot" or "Secure Boot Control" prevents Ubuntu from loading off the USB flash drive properly. Disable it and you're good to go.
Did you run Unetbootin as administrator?
Choose it from right click in windows and try making your USB again and before that format your USB drive to FAT 32 again.
Try Ubuntu option works most of the time after you follow my instruction.
