synaptic Package Manger error

[Kataplun]

Hello peeps, im new to the ubuntu scene havent been in it for long but im triying to run .rmvd files, i found some easy instructions that recommend the installation of the Mplayer but its not happening, im getting the following error.

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

The error keeps poping up when i open the synaptic package manager

any ideas ?

[sisco311]

open a terminal(Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal)
and type(or copy/paste):

sudo dpkg --configure -a
press Enter, input your password and press Enter again.
(there is no visual feedback when you type your password)

[jemate18]

Hello peeps, im new to the ubuntu scene havent been in it for long but im triying to run .rmvd files, i found some easy instructions that recommend the installation of the Mplayer but its not happening, im getting the following error.

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

The error keeps poping up when i open the synaptic package manager

any ideas ?

after

sudo dpkg --configure -a

try

sudo apt-get update

and

sudo apt-get install mplayer

[Kataplun]

you guys rock! thx bros

[sisco311]

you're welcome.

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