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Why do I get errors from dpkg-configure-a?
I cannot seem to install any package at the app at the moment, it seems like the packages required for those apps to install are bad, I have searched and tried some solutions but those same packages still throw errors when i try them. sudo dpkg –configure -a Setting up python-apt-common (1.6.4+elementary6~ubuntu5.0.1)
What to do when sub-process / usr / bin / dpkg returned an error?
To do this, simply execute the command: This reconfigures the unpacked packages that were not installed during the installation process. Sometimes, errors can occur during the installation of software packages. When such happens, you can force install the package using the -f option as shown.
How to fix dpkg error [ 2 ] in Apt?
[Solution] How to Fix Dpkg 1 pkexec gedit /var/lib/dpkg/status 2 Search for the offending package by name and remove its entry. 3 Save the file and exit gedit. 4 run sudo dpkg –configure -a 5 run sudo apt-get -f install just in case. 6 Continue on if there are no errors. See More….
Why is my dpkg database corrupted in chrome?
This indicates that the google-chrome-stable package is either broken or corrupt. There are a few workarounds to this problem, so don’t throw in the towel yet or discard your system. One of the triggers of this error is a corrupted dpkg database. This can be caused by the sudden interruption of the installation of a software package.
How to restore settings and list of installed packages?
Restore the packages from the saved installed_packages.log sudo dpkg –clear-selections will mark all current packages installed for removal, that way when you restore your saved package list the packages that are not on the list will be removed from your system.
What do I need to backup my program settings?
All you need is a backup directory, stored locally or in the cloud. Aptik will backup PPAs, downloaded packages, software selections, application settings and themes and icons. Very useful. As for your program settings, most of those are in hidden (start with a .) folders and files in your home folder.