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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.
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:~#
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