problem installing linux 3.8 on hp pavillion ze 5300

[chasemon42]

Hi I am new to linux and having problems installing linux lite 3.8 on an older hp laptop.  I installed from a USB and upon reboot directed to a screen that reads
error: attempt to read or write outside of disk `hd0'.
Entering rescue mode...
grub rescue>
This is the second time i have attempted install.  I chose the erase disk option.

[chasemon42]

Hello folks I checked in on the post for a few days and recieved no responses, unable to come up with a whole lot of better solutions I have decided to install Bodhi Linux 5.0 and see what happens.  From what I gathered Bodhi is good for an old setup as this HP.  Really I'm just given things a whorl.  I still have a 3.8 linux lite iso on this hard drive and may need it again.  Thanks for any help. 

[valtam]

During installation, where are you choosing to install Grub to? What is the partition set up?

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[chasemon42]

Hi Jerry it is very great to here from you, this was just a point and click install folllowing the prompts of installer.  The only real thing I can think I did is chose the Erase disk option.  Other than that I did nothing else custom or special.  The Bohdi install seemed to go ok though I would like to try the 3.8 LL again.  Thank you Jerry and sorry for the lack of detail.  Thank you.