[SOLVED] updates error - dpkg was interrupted

[julianks]

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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 the Software - Support - Updates section for assistance.

============ Log ===========

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

[stevef]

Open a terminal by pressing 'Ctrl' 'Alt' and 'T' together

In the window type

Code:

sudo dpkg --configure -a

followed by return/enter

Then enter your password and return

[julianks]

thanks very much, problem sorted - 

[molarvulture]

Since installing version 5.0 on my previously sluggish (Windows 10) laptop, I am currently composing this post on the road.