I have been using 13.2 since Nov 2014 but, after introducing older kernels on advice from a bugzilla expert in connection with a sound problem eventually resolved by use of pci=use_crs as a boot option, i decided to re-install with the original 13.2 iso. It kept crashing because because it could not load repositories whereas it should have asked if I wanted to keep the existing partitions one of which would be deleted.
I then reverted to my old 12.3 iso and it loaded with no trouble (I am using it now). As usual it gave the partition options. I then returned to the 13.2 iso and again I had the same problems as before. It’s a mystery why when I first used this disc it installed with no problem.
I would appreciate any help with this problem as I would prefer to use 13.2 again.
“Could not load repos” indicates a different problem that usually occurs before the partitioning.
Are you using the NET installer or the DVD installer?
The NET installer needs to access repos over the network. It is a known bug, that this doesn’t work with WiFi. It that’s your problem, try connecting a live ethernet cable.
When you get to the partitioner, choose “create partitioning”. Then select “custom partitioning” on the next screen. Then look for the “import mount points”. That should give a choice to re-use the existing partitions. You can right-click on a listed partition and select “Edit” to change how it will be used.
Well writable CD and DVD media is just not very reliable in general. You can not assume it will be the same in 6 months as it is today.Burning at the slowest possible speed helps but still the dye used can be unstable due to environmental conditions.