ques/326773#60531/failed/dpkg not in system

what is the exact problem you are facing?

keywords:dpkg synaptic install update extra programs error.

when i try to install something or update i get this error message:

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

to correct this problem just open terminal (Applications--accessories--terminal) and type:
sudo dpkg--configure-a'

 I have followed all the given instructions and i still get (run ' dpkg -configure-a'

 ? I have gone applications and dpkg' is not in their ?, I have also use 10 of the given ANSWERS.

  I hope there is help please .

sudo dpkg --configure-a

type this command

and post o/p here

(o/p)
sudo dpkg p force all nameofpackage
sudo dpkg clear avail
sudo dpkg configure pending
sudo dpkg configure a
then to update and upgrade and also check pending or missing packages,still using terminal type:
sudo apt get f install
sudo apt get fix missing install
sudo apt get clean
sudo apt get update
sudo apt get upgrade
sudo apt get dist upgrade
sudo apt get clean
sudo apt get autoremove

hope this helps

Okay what are you trying to do exactly...

when I go to Applications, Add/Remove and try to install updates I get this message error:
   E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg--configure-a' to correct the problem.
   E:_cache->open() failed, please report.

Question#326773 and question#60531, is now solved, thank you