Ubuntu install boots into BusyBox

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I'm trying to install Ubuntu on a wiped drive and for some reason when i choose the install option, it goes to the BusyBox built in shell. Can anyone tell me why it would do that and how to get to the regular install?

Best Answer

this is probably because i'm not using sata drives, i'm using IDE drives

I faced this problem quite some time ago ( on a normal system) - Used this workaround

At the LiveCD initial boot screen:

  • Select F6 for more options
  • Add the following option to the beginning of the options list: break=top
  • Press enter to start booting. Ubuntu will start booting, but kick you out to a command prompt
  • At the prompt type these two commands: modprobe piix & exit
  • You will now boot into the LiveCD normally

Thanks to UbuntuForums, I had this delicious'd

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