update error - dpkg was interrupted

[jpaca]

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

New to linux, not a coder
old Dell latitude e6410 had win 7, installed linux lite via usb has been booting and working just wont update.

should i ignore error?

[stevef]

No, you should not ignore the message.
Open a terminal window by pressing 'Ctrl' 'Alt' and 'T' together
In the terminal window type

Code:

sudo dpkg --configure -a

followed by enter. Type in your password if asked and enter.

Close the terminal window and then try update/upgrade again.