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Hi guys Thanks for the posts. Have downloaded some new software to burn dvd and have burned a disc. It now recognises the dvd and boots from that it opens up the Linux and advises it is booting, has a small Linux screen for 20 minutes plus and does nothing. So I will go back to the Linux...

Hi I copied file onto harddrive and then burned the DVD at whatever settings it used. No, have not tried another laptop but will try in the morning. Let you know results tomorrow. Thanks charlie

http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php MATE 32 bit The MD5 checks out ok. Thanks Charlie

Hi Careful with the head. I have tried dvd at top of the list and other options disabled. No success. On one occasion got beyond bios and came up with the 'Media Test Failure PXE-E61. But the dvd drive is showing up on win explorer ok and it can be heard running. Just does not want to...

Hi Tried to find place to turn off the secure boot option. Where do I locate this ? Thankyou Charlie

Hi Yes you are correct changed them both but nothing changed. I will try and turn off secure setting now. Thanks Charlie

Hi Thanks for quick response. Found the Legacy but it is Legacy for USB. Just below that was a SATA (I think this is the CSM) changed it to 'compatability' . Nothing changed. I will go off and try disabling the Legacy USB, maybe it has a option for dvd. Thanks Charlie

Here: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/85143-35-toshiba-satellite-boot there is thread on similar problem. Advises to change to csm in the bios. But I cannot find any thing in my bios to change called csm. Whre do I locate in the L500 ? Thanks