Update error - dpkg was interrupted

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Update error - dpkg was interrupted - nedu537 - 05-10-2023

Hi.

I get the following message when trying to install updates:
E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem

I've tried to run this in the terminal but it won't allow me to do this and I get the following message:
dpkg: error: requested operation requires superuser privilege

Can you offer any assistance for this?

Thanks for your help:-)

Re: Update error - dpkg was interrupted - stevef - 05-10-2023

Try prefixing the command with 'sudo'

Code:
sudo dpkg --configure -a

You will need to enter your password.