Error when trying to install programs

Reaper123 · 07-20-2007, 08:42 AM

Hi, I get an error when trying to install programs. Im trying to install NDISwrapper so i can get my Wireless Adapter Working (Netgear WG111v2)

here is the error i get:

E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.
E: _cache->open() failed, please report.

Please help asap.

Simon Bridge · 07-20-2007, 08:45 AM

Quote:

you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.

And did you?

Reaper123 · 07-20-2007, 08:47 AM

But what do I run it in? Terminal?

It says:
hill@hill-laptop:~$ dpkg --configure -a
dpkg: requested operation requires superuser privilege

how do i get superuser privilege.

Reaper123 · 07-20-2007, 08:59 AM

I do it in Terminal right?

Reaper123 · 07-20-2007, 09:13 AM

Somebody please help me asap.....

chuckbuhler · 07-20-2007, 09:35 AM

you need to run it as a superuser, ie:

sudo dpkg --configure -a

Reaper123 · 07-20-2007, 10:02 AM

Now it asks me for a password, what is my password?

chuckbuhler · 07-20-2007, 10:05 AM

It would be the root password.