Ensure you are getting the ISO from a community-trusted source (like Archive.org or reputable tech forums).
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Before burning to CD, load the ISO in VirtualBox or VMware. Confirm it boots and installs without errors. If it complains about file size, you missed the -m flag (which forces ISO to ignore size limits). Ensure you are getting the ISO from a
If you must have it, build it yourself. If you download it, scan it ruthlessly. And if you boot it, disconnect the Ethernet cable first. disconnect the Ethernet cable first.