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Whilst updating the Ubuntu 8.10, the UPDATE MANAGER shows the following error:
E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.
E: _cache->open() failed, ...
- 02-20-2009 #1Just Joined!
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[SOLVED] Update Manager not Working
Whilst updating the Ubuntu 8.10, the UPDATE MANAGER shows the following error:
E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.
E: _cache->open() failed, please report
Being a newbie I have no clue as to what does that mean. Presntly i am unable to update my system.
Somebody HELP!!!! Please
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run 'dpkg --configure -a' in terminal as root and your problem is solved
- 02-20-2009 #3Super Moderator
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Hi and Welcome !
Make sure to use sudo with dpkg.
Code:sudo dpkg --configure -a
It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.
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Thanx
Thanx a ton guys for helping a newbie convert.... Worked like hot knife on butter.... And I did use the sudo
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Glad to help you !
Do start a new thread if you have any other question.It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.
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