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Hi I am trying to install Linux lite 2.8 getting as far as selecting time zone then freezing help

you need to explain more, much MORE ...

hardware specifications to start !

:newbie:

Better subject would be helpful too. :)
https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...#faq_lqwelcome

did you try putting on a jacket?
drinking some hot coco maybe?

Dell PC use to run on xp

Not nearly enough info.
Re-read https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...#faq_lqwelcome

You want help and provide NO information. That's what you'll receive - NO information...

I had a Dell netbook that'd give me problems when ever I tried putting Linux on it, it'd crap out sometimes, freeze up, and other times install Linux np, as I was one to install linux on it more then once chekcing out different distro's

yours a Desktop I gather? what process are you using CD, usb, waving your hand over it.. etc...

ram amount
partitons settings if applicable

have you tried a different disto -- good idea IMS


your distro is 32bit and not 64bit? as old XP had to be 32bit

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MOD: Ah HA!

from distro watch:

Distribution Release: Linux Lite 2.8

linux-lite-2.8-64bit.iso

I finally found how to get it downloaded, there web sight leaves a lot to be desired.
so I do hope you're using the 32 bit version...

Optiplex, XPS laptop, one of 100 other Dell PC models?

If you still are not sure, google your express code from the machine.

Dell 2400 series Intel 4 processor no OS system in place

Trying to install 32 bit on dvd

Instruction Set 32-bit
got your hdd set up right and proper?
check connections to be sure...
ever have it running before with an OS, or is this s give me system that had no OS when you got it...

is your hard drive formated and partitioned yet?

what are you working with? a little more back ground pls

I just downloaded it, and put it in Vbox, and selected start Linux Light.. and it is just hanging up on the start screen...

I Strongly suggest you get a different distro and give that a try

Yes was running on windows XP yesterday was having the same problem so I deleted the OS and cleaned the hard drive still having the same problem

freezing up on you in XP .. may suggest a hard ware problem too, as what I just posted I still strongly suggest trying a different distro of linux --