Comment 24 for bug 245794

I haven't yet tried to install 9.10 as I need to use my pc. I plan to
do in 2 weeks. I wish you to find the solution before, but I will join
the efforts then, if the damn thing will still be around

On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 12:13 AM, Julian <email address hidden> wrote:
> Try using different image, for example DVD instead of CD version. In
> worst case install previous version of ubuntu and then upgrage via apt-
> get upgrade.
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> [Errno 5] Input/Output Error during Live CD Installation
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/245794
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> Status in “base-installer” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed
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> Bug description:
> I didn't find the exact description here for the bug I noticed, though it was discussed on
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> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=600126
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> very intense. I'v tried to install ubuntu with the Live CD for 8.04 and 8.04.1 (both i386) on my SATA2 drive and I always get the Message:
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> The installer encountered an error copying files to the hard disk:
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> [Errno 5] Input/output error
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> This particular error is often due to a faulty CD/DVD disk or drive, or a faulty hard disk. It may help to clean the CD/DVD, to burn the CD/DVD at a lower speed, to clean the CD/DVD drive lens (cleaning kits are often available from electronics suppliers), to check whether the hard disk is old and in need of replacement, or to move the system to a cooler environment.
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> I redownloaded the ISO several times, checked the MD5 right after the download and MD5'ed the burned CD (burned at 4x). Everything seemed to be allright, but this message always occured - around 69%-73%.
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> It seems to have no effect wether I choose EXT3, ReiserFS, create swap partition yes/no, formating the root partition on console or whatever.
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> I managed to install Ubuntu 7.04 (feisty fawn) from an old Live CD - no Problem. So my HD must be allright too. As I dig around in forums, people seemed to solve this by chance (trying different CDR's etc.). I couldn't find a real solution for this.
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> My system: Intel Core 2 Duo, MSI P31 Neo-F, 2GB RAM, XpertVision Radeon HD 2600XT, Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS.
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