The same error happens with Ubuntu desktop when run inside VirtualBox : "Failed to create a swap space" The creation of swap space in partition #5 of IDE1 master (hda) failed.
Details: VirtualBox 1.3.8 running on Windows XP pro SP2 VM machine : 16 MB VRAM, 512 MB RAM, 2.3 GB disk, CD is mounted ISO image ubuntu cd 7.04 desktop i386 booted with default options then on the desktop clicked Install, automatic partitioning After the start of the installation (after clicking Finish in the wizard), at 5% progress I get this dialog. It only has an OK button, no cancel. -- Input/Output error during read on /dev/i2o/hda during Initial Install https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/108984 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
