elementary / elementary/installer
ERROR: libdistinst: pointer in FFI is null
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Description
## What Happened
When trying to install the os I keep getting the repeated error ERROR: libdistinst: pointer in FFI is null. I have tried different iso downloads (checksumed), usb sticks, usb ports, etc. I also tried unplugging my 3 of 4 hard drives that it won't be installed on in within my desktop. The hard drive has been formatted ext4, but I have t tried unallocated and unformatted. I was able to get it to install just once out of my dozens of attempts, but wanted to have a different hard drive encryption pw, It will sometimes 'recover' but then get stuck at "Configuring The System (35%)" which I waited over 30 minutes to change before assuming it wasn't going to work.
Note I did use the same usb stick(s) to install on my laptop which was a flawless experience.
## Expected Behavior
Should install.
## Steps to Reproduce
Plug in usb stick to any port, do any formatting, try to install, get errors.
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## Platform Information
Custom desktop: Intel i5, 32 gigs of ram, 120gig ssd, nvidia graphics card.
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