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System fails to run properly after freezing during upgrade

Asked by john peppard

During an upgrade from Ubuntu 11:04 to 11:11 the computer froze and when I rebooted the system failed to run correctly. Loads of problems because I don't really understand any of the language or 'command' sequences as I am a total 'greenhorn' when it comes to using this type of program. All I want to achieve is to get the rest of the upgrade downloaded without losing my files and get up and running again.

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Best marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#1

be sure you are network wire connected

Please press ctrl+alt+f1 and made login with your user and password, then type:

sudo dpkg --configure -a
sudo apt-get -f install
sudo apt-get -f upgrade
sudo apt-get -f dist-upgrade
sudo apt-get autoremove
sudo apt-get clean
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
sudo reboot

give your user password when requested, you don't see nothing when you type it, then press enter.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

Why do you not have a backup????

If you boot to root recovery mode, you can run:

sudo apt-get -f install

Which may help. You can always access your files from livecd but for god's sake get a backup.....

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delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#3

If both Marco and Andrew solutions fail, you'll have to downloaded from another computer ISO image to make a CD/USB stick and install from zero. Before doing that, request some help. We will explain you how to keep your data.

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john peppard (wolf59) said : 		#4

Update on my question posted previously: Warning comes up after logging on - Cannot open Console Kit Session Failed to execute program /lib/dbus-1.0/dbus-daemon-launch-helper:Success
I haven't got a clue what all this is about, but by first selecting failsafe, then typing my password, I am able to access the internet using the box that pops up by selecting Help/Questions. This is of some help but not being as computer literate as you guys, I haven't even started school yet.

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john peppard (wolf59) said : 		#5

Thanks marcobra (Marco Braida), that solved my question.

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john peppard (wolf59) said : 		#6

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