[SOLVED] update manager help

[bryang]

I attempted to install a package i downloaded and a message keeps poppin up saying only one software management tool allowed to run at one time. It suggested i close my update manager or aptitude or synaptic first and far as i know i dont have anything running at this time. I really confused and new to linux so please help

[devils casper]

Updater runs in background by default. Check if any Updater Icon available on top or bottom panel. Exit Updater before using Synaptic.

[bryang]

now when i try to install my updates its showing up error you must manually run 'dpkg--configure-a' what does that mean and how do i do that

[devils casper]

Open Terminal and execute this

sudo dpkg --configure -a 
sudo apt-get clean all
sudo apt-get update

[bryang]

Thank you for your help