unable to open software center

[singhsudeep]

SystemError: E:Encountered a section with no Package: header, E:Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_main_i18n _Translation-en, E:The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.



please help

[matt_symes]

Hi

Open a terminal and type


sudo rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*Enter your password. It will not echoed to the screen. This is normal.

Then type


sudo apt-get updateKind regards