andyj2008

Hi there, I'm attempting to install UBUNTU 9.04 on to an old laptop, I have a live CD but cannot get it to work. I'm not bothered about saving any data or having windows on it at all. I have more than the system requirments. The first problem I am faced with is that windows will not load at all, I get the error: "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt - Windows root\system32\hal.dll" and to reinstall it, I have a reload disc but when that is run it suggests that it is the wrong version, even though i have used it many times before. I have had a play with the setup (del) and boot (F8) menus but I'm not sure what I'm doing with them, and often just get the error: "boot failure from previous device, select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device" When the UBUNTU disc is run it allows me access to the setup page, but whatever option I choose, be it install or run from disc I get multiple and repeat errors, such as: "ata1.00: status: (drdy err)" "ata1.00: error: (UNC)" "buffer I/O error on device SDA, logical block ( any number)" These errors appear over and over with different numbers. Ive googled most, if not all of the errors I have got and not got very far with a resolution. Firstly I appreciate any help I can get, I could also do with some guidance as to what the boot and setup menus should be set to as I have changed everthing I can find. I hope Ive given enough info for my problem, if anything else is needed, ill try and provide it. THANKYOU