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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.

### Logs
![PXL_20210817_110124503 MP](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/4961680/129715243-a7b2d35d-1caf-4778-9c9c-346f4fec11fb.jpg)

## Platform Information
Custom desktop: Intel i5, 32 gigs of ram, 120gig ssd, nvidia graphics card.

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