when installing linux ubuntu 13.04?

Question

it's my first time to use linux
I downloaded the ISO for ubuntu 13.04 and burn it and boot from it and had that screen to choose to install or try I choose install and I just got that massage
"kernel panic-not syncing: VFS: unable to mount root fs on unknown block(1,0)"
on acer aspire 4752 laptop

Answer 1

Throw that cd/dvd away and buy a new one.Burn the iso image at the lowest speed so that no errors pop out while burning.Also verify after burning.Hey you can also try installing with Pen drive if you have one.Create a live usb and then boot from it.

Answer 2

massage:



"kernel panic-not syncing: VFS: unable to mount root fs on unknown block(1,0)"



This is usually a bad burn on a CD or DVD. If you try to burn the image to a new CD/DVD, use the lowest speed possible to create the CD/DVD may help. The message is actually about what the disk is doing itself. The Kernel can't sync with the files on the CD/DVD.

Answer 3

It sounds like you're trying to install Ubuntu on a Windows machine.



I suggest you enter the Ubuntu world more gently with Wubi.



http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/windows-installer



This installs Ubuntu on your NTFS drive and allows you to delete it at will. Its much less painful to install and can't hurt your current Windows installation.



Good Luck

Answer 4

maybe the laptop you have cant support linux 13.04

try to wipe the hard drive and then install linux use dban to wipe a hardrive

there probly more suggestions this is just the first that come to mind

Answer 5

Sounds like a bad cd try burning another one at the lowest speed setting you can.

Answer 6

Did you get the right version (32-bit vs. 64-bit) for your system?