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Russell reports a issue with installing CentOS 7 in VirtualBox, where instead of the expected "Installation Summary" with "Local media," he sees an error message related to setting up the base repository, despite the DVD being readable. He seeks help understanding why this repository error occurs during the installation process. A subsequent reply suggests looking into solutions for failing or critical errors during CentOS 7 installation, possibly related to internet source issues. Overall, the thread highlights a repository setup problem during CentOS 7 installation, with community members offering troubleshooting guidance.

Russell

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Attention: windowsForum members:
I have recently downloaded a CentOS 7 x86_64 ISO image file and burned it to a DVD. While following the instructions on this link, I arrive at the CentOS "INSTALLATION SUMMARY" page. It is supposed to appear as shown below ( note the "SOFTWARE" section below, circled in red ink, with the phrase "Local media" next to the DVD icon ):

An image from 'Attempting to install CentOS 7 in Oracle VM VirtualBox virtual machine ( VM ).'. Images show CentOS 7 installation issues with media source errors and a Bible book cover.


However, the CentOS "INSTALLATION SUMMARY" page actually appears, as follows, on my computer system ( again, note the "SOFTWARE" section circled in red ink, with the statement "Error setting up base repository" next to a DVD icon with a warning symbol ):

An image from 'Attempting to install CentOS 7 in Oracle VM VirtualBox virtual machine ( VM ).'. Images show CentOS 7 installation issues with media source errors and a Bible book cover.


At first thought, it might seem that there is a problem with my CentOS DVD, however, that DVD is readable, as shown below ( note the "DVD RW Drive ( I: ) CentOS 7 x86_64" drive circled in red ink, below ):

An image from 'Attempting to install CentOS 7 in Oracle VM VirtualBox virtual machine ( VM ).'. Images show CentOS 7 installation issues with media source errors and a Bible book cover.


Why am I receiving the repository error while attempting to install CentOS 7 x86_64 in my Oracle VM VirtualBox CentOS 7 virtual machine ( VM )? Thank you ( see Colossians 3:15, for example ) for your help. Keep in touch.:)

Sincerely in Christ,
Russell E. Willis
P.S. - Please read Proverbs 23:23.
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"23 Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding."
[ Proverbs 23:23; RSV ]

Russell E. Willis
3559 Almanac Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
 

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