Hi im having some start up problems, or somthing :|

Ok, im trying to install a new OS (linux suse 9.2 pro). I currently have windows xp installed. So i put the linux boot disk in and rebooted my pc, but after it started rebooting it just shut down. Now every time i turn it on, after about 1 or 2 minutes it just suddenly turns off. I really have'nt a clue whats causing this, any help would be much appriciated.

BTW: my pc

soltek SL-k8TPRO-939 mobo
VIA k8t800 Pro chipset
amd athlon 64 3000+ 1.8Ghz
80gb WD hdd
1GB(2x 512) mushkin ddr ram
256mb ati radeon 9600

Hi & welcome

Bit more info please...

When does the PC re-boot, in Windows, Linux or when it's starting/booting?

Do you get any type of error message?

What Anti-virus do you use?

when i turn on my pc it will only run for about 2 mins max. i get no error messages at all, it just shuts down completely.

Download this from Symantec and run it to make sure your problem isn't virus related.

http://download.nai.com/products/mca...rt/stinger.exe

Are you wanting to install the Linux alongside Windows XP or do you want it to be the only operating system?

If you are wanting to run Linux alongside Windows XP then you will need to partition your harddrive so that you can setup a "Dual-Boot" system.

Checkout the installation guide for Linux Suse 9.2
http://download.mirror.ac.uk/sites/f...allation-HOWTO