I have a 32 bit compatible PC (dated 2005) currently running WinXP (that's why I'm trying to change OS) on which I'm trying to install linuxmint-18.1-cinnamon-32bit.iso
Not willing to burn a CD, I downloaded unetbootin and I used it to get the linux install in a "generic UDisk" USB key that passes the disk check.
I reboot, I press Del to enter the BIOS (v02.53 American Megatrends) and I...
- Disable Quick Boot in order to see the UDisk
- Change the boot order for Removable Drives to USB first
I reboot again and the options screen comes out. I tried Default, Mint, Cinnamon 32bit, etc. but each gives me a list of errors, e.g.:
EDD: Error 0100 reading sector 1694
The Memory test oprion throws some of thes3e errors and then says "Cannot load a ramdisk with an old kernel image"