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Reaper123 07-20-2007 08:42 AM
Error when trying to install programs
 
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.


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