There is a bug report on the issue. Please try the link and see if that helps.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cdrkit/+bug/408629
The other round about is to install the alternative ISO and install GNOME or
KDE manually.
The other is this
sambitnayak.blogspot.com/.../...-on-hard-disk.html
I hope you are doing well Wade. Yes I am still alive.