Another Installation Question

anyway to install without formatting the HD, because I can't back anythig up right now so -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .

I need help with installation

And I also have a problem, When I push enter at the boot screen when first installing it says Loading Linux. root.bin.. Then just reboots what should I do? -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to