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Old 08-31-2007, 08:25 PM   #1
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Red face Synaptic Package Manager Error: 'dpkg --configure -a'


For some reason when I attempt to open synaptic package manager or add/remove, I get the following error:

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

I've read several other forums, all suggesting to run

sudo 'dpkg --configure -a'

in terminal. In doing so I get command not found. I found on the same thread the following suggestion:

cd /var/lib/dpkg/updates
rm *

When I do this in terminal, I get: rm: remove write-protected regular file `0000'?
What am I supposed to do at this point? If I type yes I get a permission denied message.

I've had Ubuntu for a very short time, and am increasingly frustrated with the errors and difficulty I'm having with installations. If anyone can help me with this error message, I will be most grateful.
 
Old 09-02-2007, 06:14 AM   #2
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su to root user like so:

>su
root password

the do
>locate dpkg | less

find the dpkg command's path, and type the whole thing on the command line
 
Old 09-03-2007, 08:18 AM   #3
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I don't think that's going to work, unless he has enabled a root password -- not the default in an Ubuntu installation.

What should work is this:
Code:
$ sudo su  
<your_regular_user_password>

# whereis dpkg
Since both my SimplyMEPIS 3.3.2 & 6.0 systems show
/usr/bin/dpkg
I have every reason to believe that that's the right answer for Ubuntu also.


OP, try:
Code:
sudo dpkg --configure -a
-- I don't think sudo needs the quotes.

Also, would you please post (by pasting) your key commands & error msgs.?
 
Old 10-04-2007, 11:35 AM   #4
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Would you please post your results.

We answer your Q's here, not just to help you, but others w/ the same or similar problems. It's helpful for all to know what worked (or didn't work).
 
Old 10-10-2007, 06:22 PM   #5
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Exclamation dpkg problem

the same thing almost.must run command 'sudo dpkg --configure -a' etc...but my problem is that the package can't be downloaded, not even in terminal window.what should i do?i tried what u see down, but even with root account i can't repair the faulty synoptic package.i can't enter at all. advices?
root@salavin-desktop:~# passwd root
Enter new UNIX password:
Retype new UNIX password:
passwd: password updated successfully
root@salavin-desktop:~# /var/lib/dpkg/status file
-bash: /var/lib/dpkg/status: Permission denied
root@salavin-desktop:~#

Last edited by salavin; 10-11-2007 at 06:32 AM.
 
  


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