Easy Install of Ubuntu 21.04 Linux release on Workstation, Player, and Fusion stops on the "Updates and other software" screen

Products

• VMware Desktop Hypervisor

Issue/Introduction

Symptoms:
The Easy Install feature is intended to complete the OS installation without further operator interaction once some initial information has been collected.  When installing Ubuntu 21.04, however, the installation will stop at an "Updates and other software" screen.  The user may adjust the default settings shown on the screen and continue with the installation by pressing "Continue".  The installation will complete once "Continue" has been clicked.

Cause

Starting with Ubuntu 21.04 installation, Ubuntu's plugin that can install 3rd party drivers available on the media is run automatically.  This requires an additional default option setting not previously needed.  As a result of the missing setting, the installation will stop at the "Updates and other software" screen.

Resolution

Currently there is no resolution.

Workaround:
To proceed with the installation, click on the Continue button.