how do i manually run dpkg

seems a interrupted upgrade. Sometimes, a silent update occurs for security problems.

the log already says what you need to do. but you need run it as administrator ( root) at console

1) you should open a console text ( click o menu Applications -> Accessories -> Console)

a black window should to open.

2) you execute that command as root ( always run as root only as needed. always caution). To run as root type at console:

 sudo dpkg --configure -a

3) try to run as root too:

 sudo apt-get install -f

ah , on ubuntu , the console window have white background.and not black as I said before ( item 1)

 some distros have black others have blue :)

yes the problem is solved,thank you all

Thank you Terry Gibbons Auckland NZ

i hav same problm bt cant find solution yar................

i hav same problm bt cant find solution yar................

@Anuradha

Please don't append a new question on a already answered or marked as solved question.
Please make new question from here: https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+addquestion
you will get better chance to get right answer on a fresh tagged "open" question.
Solved or answered questions are usually not read from answering people.

Thank you