Mate won't do anything from DVD and USB is Ignored

[Swart]

Hi @Internaut,

I can understand that.
I would also say that there is understanding, that without some basic information the answers may not be the most specific because the situation is generic.

See if this can help you:

Basic Installation

I have downloaded the latest .iso and burned it successfully to a DVD. My computer won’t boot from the DVD and the procedure to mess around in the BIOS makes me nervous. Isn’t it possible to just install it on my hard drive and use it as a dual boot system with Windows 10? I can’t find any installation instructions anywhere. It looks like all you want me to do is run it from a DVD or a USB drive. That can’t be right. Any help would be gratefully received. kena

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