I am having a bit of a problem

[Tabby_cat290]

I am using Ubuntu Linux. I was trying to install a Limewire package but as soon as I did it said:

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

I tried running dpkg like it said, but it needed super user mode, and that's only available as a package!
Can anyone help?

 

[Tabby_cat290]

No I just need help with the package manager.

 

[MrLinux]

dpkg will often report an error when the --reconfigure worked ok(?), so it's often worth re-trying the install just to see.

if it still complains either use "sudo dpkg --reconfigure -a", if that doesn't work try "sudo su" (to get root access) then "dpkg --reconfigure -a".

 

[Tabby_cat290]

Thanks! I just reinstalled and it works fine.