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I need to install an old version of Ubuntu (namely, 10.04) in a virtual machine using VirtualBox. Unfortunately it fails. My host operating system is Ubuntu Precise 32bit. I downloaded the 32bit image.

Just after selecting the mirror, the next screen asks for a http proxy (which I leave blank), then the "Downloading release files" window flashes briefly, finally it disappears and the screen stays blue with a grey band on the bottom.

I have tried to install the current Ubuntu version on the same virtual machine and it works perfectly. I tried VmWare Player, and it hangs the same way!!

I tried to google for it, but it seems nobody has experienced this?

Thanks!

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exactly the same for me with 12.04 minimal installer (and also on 10.04, which I tried first). I'm on VirtualBox 3.1.2, which version are you using? – GWu Nov 11 '12 at 18:01
The problem with 10.04-mini guest persists, even after upgrading the host to 12.10. My VirtualBox version is 4.2.4 from Oracle's PPA. No solution so far. So frustrating :( – Palantir Nov 12 '12 at 9:23

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