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So after building my PC and getting it to boot i have got a problem the OS.

I Just cannot get it to work i don't know why i just get an error message telling me that the boot device is invalid.

PS i'm using Linux.

I think the problem here is clear.

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Generally, you need to specify the boot partition. If you're not specifying the correct one, well then...

That being said, I think this is a good litmus test for whether you should be running linux or not. If you can't get it to boot, find your Windows CD.

 pretre wrote:
Generally, you need to specify the boot partition. If you're not specifying the correct one, well then...

That being said, I think this is a good litmus test for whether you should be running linux or not. If you can't get it to boot, find your Windows CD.

Yeah.. pretty much.

If you are having trouble just getting OS to boot Linux is probably not for you.

My problem is when I put Linux on disk and put it on my pc even after checking the boot priority it won't install itself I just get an error

Suggestion, don't use Linux. I'd suggest using windows at first, then attempting to instal Linux onto another drive if you can.

That's not the best suggestion, but may be the case here. Generally, if you are getting a boot error it is pointed to the wrong device. You can manually choose boot priority on boot or specify a device. Manually specify the boot device.

If that doesn't work, use the install CDs as a 'rescue disk' and check the format/setup of the boot partition.

theninjabadger wrote:
My problem is when I put Linux on disk and put it on my pc even after checking the boot priority it won't install itself I just get an error

Do you have access to another machine to test if the boot cd/dvd is in-fact a bootable cd/dvd? I assume "put Linux on disk" is referring to creating a install medium, i.e. a cd or dvd? Or are you already at the stage where a boot loader should start the installed OS?

theninjabadger wrote:
My problem is when I put Linux on disk and put it on my pc even after checking the boot priority it won't install itself I just get an error

1.) Go to google.com, and type in that exact error message. That is how to solve every computer problem in the world.

2.) Go to Tomshardware.com if you still need help. No one here is going to help you in a meaningful way.