11.0 Installation Error Message

English Install/Boot/Login
#1

After running 11.0 for several months, I had to put XP back on my machine. When I now try to put 11.0 back, ideally in a dual-boot configuration, I can’t get 11.0 to complete the install.

Shortly after the installer starts copying files, I just get a red box saying the installation encountered an error. This leads to restarting the installation. I have tried both network install and DVD install at least 2 times each (I even copied the DVD to one of my hard disks and installed from HD) - all with the same result.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

#2

So are you saying you have installed OS11 from this dvd earlier, but now it does not work.? Because the error seems to be a dvd problem. Have you run the media check from the dvd and done hash checking on the image file and the dvd?
NEWBIES - Suse-11.0 Pre-installation – PLEASE READ - openSUSE Forums

#3

hellow everyone i am a newbie in linux just recently downloaded openSuse 11.0 but i cant get it to install on my desktop computer.The error is after i insert the dvd disc i have burned into the drive linux installation screen shows up but when i press on any key on my keyboard it just show a black box at the top left corner with few letters and numbers…
apreciate any help given thx alot!:slight_smile:

#4

Try

hold Shift on the keyboard when booting the installation media. This starts the text-mode boot menu instead.

#5

hi caf4926 i tried using the text only mode but after i type install it shows an error
“loading isolinux:disk error 20,AX=4200,drive 9f”

#6

Just what pc/laptop do you have.

If you have access to other pc’s, try it those. Make sure you have burned it properly and checked the md5sum.

Also useful is: If you have xp installed and it is working. Install virtual box in xp
http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/2.0.2/VirtualBox-2.0.2-36488-Win_x86.msi

Then try installing linux in a virtual machine. This gives you a feel for Linux and will also establish if your disc is OK

#7

i tried on another desktop ya it works maybe is the problem with my cd drive.
Thx alot for your help!