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    Failed to load ldlinux.c32

    Oh my -- you guys are gonna be pissed at me :mad: After reading BrickWizard's comment, I remembered that I already HAD tried the optical DVD install method -- it was my FIRST method -- but it had failed, and then I switched to USB installs. However, I DID NOT remove the DVD from the tray!!! So...
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    Failed to load ldlinux.c32

    One final update - I used the same USB flash drive with Zorin OS and PenDrive Linux loader and successfully installed Zorin on another laptop (a Samsung with Win 10 on it). I think I will just give up on this old Dell for now. Thanks again for trying.
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    Failed to load ldlinux.c32

    KGIII, I tried balenaEtcher (with the Zorin OS iso) which seems to be a nice utility, but alas -- the same thing. Installation takes about 30 minutes and then I get a message like "Installation Complete - reboot now or continue to test system". Reboot quickly fails - "ISOLINUX 6.03....." next...
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    Failed to load ldlinux.c32

    Dell Inspiron N5050
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    Failed to load ldlinux.c32

    I'm trying to install linux on a Dell Inspiron laptop with 3GB Ram. I've tried at least 3 different flavors -- Mint, Zorin OS, and Nitrux and 3 different ways of loading it -- burn the ISO to DVD, put ISO on USB stick using Rufus, UNetbootin and put ISO on USB stick using Pen Drive Linux. The...
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