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I am on Ubuntu 22.04 and trying to install an old (ancient!) version of Ubuntu (5.04) using Virtualbox. However, when installing it inside Virtualbox, it shows the error: No partitionable media were found.

I can confirm that the virtual hard-disk is definitely attached. I use the same process to install newer Ubuntu releases, however this old release is unable to identify the virtual hard disk. Any ideas how I could resolve this issue and use this ancient release?

Moreover, is there any other way I can try out this other release? I need it to be able to run some old code.

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Did you install the hard drive as SATA? I have a feeling that Ubuntu 5.04 might have very little support for SATA controllers. Try creating an IDE controller and hard drive in VirtualBox and run the installer.

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  • You may be right. However, I can not create another IDE controller. It's being used by the iso disk. Don't know why it isn't allowing me to create another IDE controller. For now, I am using the live disk. It is performing well for me. Will try installing it later by tweaking around the controllers.
    – shivams
    Mar 9, 2023 at 3:45
  • Or possibly try SCSI. virtualbox.org/manual/ch05.html
    – Keltari
    Mar 9, 2023 at 4:14
  • Trying SCSI didn't work too. However, I was able to add the virtual hard-disk to the same IDE controller as the virtual iso disk. And now, I am able to install Ubuntu! Thanks a lot. This resolved the issue. You may want to update the answer a little, however.
    – shivams
    Mar 9, 2023 at 5:48

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