Chapter . Troubleshoot Upgrade Problems

Even if you diligently followed all the instructions in this ebook, you might encounter problems while upgrading. I can’t anticipate every difficulty you may have (or provide solutions in every case), but here are some of the most likely issues and how to deal with them.

Computer Won’t Start Up from the DVD...

After launching the installer and restarting, if your computer will not boot from the installation DVD, do this:

  1. Shut down your computer and wait for a few seconds. If the DVD was ejected, make sure it is free of smudges, scratches, and fingerprints, and reinsert it.

  2. Press the Power button, and immediately hold down the C key to force the computer to boot from the DVD. If this doesn’t work...

  3. Restart your ...

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