i have a Emachines-ET1161 and im trying to install xunbuntu on it. everytime i go to install it, it stops at 15% and gives this error message "input/output error during read on /dev/sda".
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Re: input/output error during read on /dev/sda
Sounds like the drive you are installing to may have problems. How old is the HDD? When was it last checked for surface defects?Windows no longer obstructs my view.
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Re: input/output error during read on /dev/sda
also check your cd's md5 sum. you can do this from the inital boot menu of the cd choose the "check this cd " option perhaps you had a bad burn or download.
unless of course you have fixed it already ;P
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Re: input/output error during read on /dev/sda
I get the same error. Used LiLi to install on USB. It works fine, but when I goto install on a partition, I get that error. MD5 verified, HDD is 3 months old ny alternative except for downloading the ISO again?Comment
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Re: input/output error during read on /dev/sda
The HDD, even tho only 3 months old, could be bad. Have you checked the drive for bad blocks? The following is a bit old, but still valid:
Howto check disk drive for errors and badblocks
The example assumes ext3 as the file system.Windows no longer obstructs my view.
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