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DJMasterToons

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Hi Guys,
I have tried to install Linux on this pc after I have had it installed on my laptop. Because I think a lot better then windows. However i have previously install Linux on other computers but I don't seem to be able to on this one.
I get to boot menu and boot from usb and its just a black screen.I was thinking it might have been because of i had no nvidia drivers on it. So i tried using my CPU Intel HD graphics. This time i booted into Linux but it said something like. Unity has crashed and i could not press restart unity.

Here are my computer specs
http://speccy.piriform.com/results/E7dXTFcn3bmNvuAeAlbccxk

Thanks,

James Westhead
 
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The main thing that stands out on your spec list is that it is a Windows 8.1 machine, which means that the machine is one using UEFI, which can cause issues installing Linux. (I, personally, had a bear of a time doing it as well.)

This guide gives you a good how-to if you're dual-booting. Similar steps can be taken if you're going all in as well:
http://linux.about.com/od/LinuxNewbieDesktopGuide/ss/The-Ultimate-Windows-81-And-Ubuntu-Dual-Boot-Guide.htm

Another thing to do is to make sure that the download of Linux you're using is a good one. A corrupt file can cause a lot of issues, even if it looks like things are installing as they should.
 
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Unity... You must be trying to use Ubuntu....

Is secure boot enabled on your PC, or do you have it set to legacy?
What did you use to create the USB drive? (unetbootin, rufus, etc)
I would suggest you re-download the ISO and try again. Personally I would suggest Mint over Ubuntu.
If you still have problems once you get the Grub (or other boot menu) open I would suggest you try the safe boot option.
 
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DJMasterToons

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I Was Trying To Use Mint But It Wouldn't Even Start
I Have Disabled Secure Boot
I Use Pen Drive Linux.

Im still confused on why it wouldnt work.

Thanks :)
 
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DJMasterToons

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I thought it could of been corrupt so i have tried several Linux, They all work on different pc except mine.
But thank you for the answer i appricate it :).
 
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