How to Handle “DPKG was Interrupted” Error

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove lock in the dpkg directory: "sudo rm /var/lib/dpkg/lock";

   Type the command after navigating to the directory:
   Type "cd /var/lib/dpkg/updates" Then "sudo rm *"
   
   ,, Here check the “Status” value in the log.
   
   If this is a successful installation, status is “install ok installed”.
   
   For a failed installation, it will be something different, something like “install partial installed”.
   
   Now delete the data about the identified program. , This should be found under the same directory.
   
   After that, you are done.....ready to install applications on your system here on.
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   Step 2: Delete all files in the updates @ /var/lib/dpkg/updates directory.

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   Step 3: Navigate to /var/lib/dpkg and set path to this location: "cd.."

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   Step 4: Open the status file with text editor with admin privileges

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   Step 5: using: "sudo gedit status"

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   Step 6: Find your application and delete the data about it in the file.

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   Step 7: Repeat the deletion process for file "status-old."

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