Ubuntu – Can’t install Ubuntu, stuck on “Updates and Other Software”

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I'm stuck trying to install Ubuntu, I can use the live desktop but when I go to install it just never gets past the Updates and Other Software screen. The cursor spins and I've left it a good hour but nothing happens. I've successfully installed using the same USB drive on my laptop but my desktop won't have it.

I've tried minimal install, normal install, with 3rd party options and without. I've made sure secure boot isn't enabled too.

I've also tried Budgie with also gets stuck at the same place.

Specs:

i5-3570
16gb RAM
GTX 970

1tb HDD
5X 120GB SSDs (not RAIDed)

Is there anything I can try?

Best Answer

I opened gparted and saw there was a NTFS partition which was corrupted, that's why the installer didn't proceed. I deleted that partition and the installer worked flawlessly.

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