dpkg error mesage

[chibbyrivera]

Need help! I was installing updates and shut off computer, now i have an error message as follows:

E: dpkg was interruped, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct problem.
E:_cache->open()failed, please report.

[lisati]

From the command line (it's on the Applications->accessories->Terminal menu) type: sudo dpkg --configure -a
It will ask for your password - use the same password you used to login. Don't worry if it doesn't show, this is normal

[chibbyrivera]

from the command line (it's on the applications->accessories->terminal menu) type: sudo dpkg --configure -a
it will ask for your password - use the same password you used to login. Don't worry if it doesn't show, this is normal



thank you so much! It worked! I am new to ubuntu.

[lisati]

thank you so much! It worked! I am new to ubuntu.

Welcome to Ubuntu. I'm glad I was able to help.
Feel free to ask questions: one day (it will come sooner than you think) you'll find yourself able to answer other people's questions.