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processor:intel core i7 ram:8gb HD:1TB I have windows 7 in my system. I tried to install ubuntu 11.04 and 12.04 both with wubi and with dvd.With wubi even when the installation is successfull the os wont boot after some time.and with dvd it shows error "0x0009"and the intallation stops.

The same is the case with any linux based os i try to install.With fedora the installation stops after the display,"Detecting hard drive...".Are there any settings that must be changed in my system.

The Hard disk contains 4 partitions:

  • C:,
  • System,
  • HP tools
  • And recovery.

But C makes up almost 910 GB

Update

I deleted one partition and tried with both dvd and wubi..the process ends after displaying a message,"unexpected exit 0x0000"

if i try to boot from dvd the process stops and the system hangs before completion of the booting process

Please instruct me how to overcome this obstacle.I am stuck..!

Nawin SS
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Four primary partitions may be the problem with your notebook.

Background

A hard drive can have only 4 primary partitions and not any more. To overcome this problem one of the 4 primary partitions can be removed and an extended partition can be put in it's place. The extended partition can have many logical partitions inside it.

See the difference between primary and logical partitions for more details and determine if all the four partitions in your notebook are primary.

Solution:

If all are primary, then follow My disk already has 4 primary partitions, how can I install Ubuntu? and delete at least one partition.

Warning:

Deleting the wrong partition may make the system unbootable or you may lose your data files. It is best to make two sets of backups before making any changes to the partitions in any system.

Hope this helps

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