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Updates fail with the following error. Terminal will not launch, so none of the fixes or diagnostic in the forum can be done.

What can I do?


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Install Updates Error log
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Install Updates could not successfully download and install available updates.
Go to https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/ and paste the log below into a new or existing thread for assistance.

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E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'sudo dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.


[member=7059]mmcglynn[/member] [size=1em]

Ultimately you need to run the following command in terminal...
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Code:
sudo dpkg --configure -a
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Since terminal is not opening... Try the below ways to open in the meanwhile...


Ways to open Terminal:
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  • [size=1em]using the terminal icon in the bottom left of the panel.[/size]
  • [size=1em]using ctrl-alt-t.[/size]
  • [size=1em]from Menu and type lxterminal - "Run lxterminal"[/size]
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If you can get a working terminal - look at this thread for information..
https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/other.../#msg34126
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That worked, thank you!
(08-07-2017, 04:48 PM)mmcglynn link Wrote: [ -> ]That worked, thank you!

Glad to hear you're back up!!