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Jasmine P
Jasmine P asked in Computers & InternetSoftware · 1 decade ago

Why can't I install anything from the Ubuntu Software Centre?

When I try to install anything from the Ubuntu software centre a half second into the process I get an error message. It says that it couldn't find the package list and that this is a serious problem. The details are: E:Read error - read (5: Input/output error), E:The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.

I am new to this OS and wouldn't know where to start fixing something like this. Any information or advice appreciated. Thanks

Ubuntu 10.04

Update:

Synaptics Package Manager crashes when I open it.

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  • sdgdshfd
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    maybe the package list files are corrupted?

    were there any errors when you installed ubuntu?

    try opening Applications > Accessories > Terminal and type:

    sudo aptitude update

  • yrjokin
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    sudo rm /var/lib/dpkg/lock

    try this - don't worry that it will hurt anything if that is not what it is

    also you should google any error messages you get but make sure the answer is from 2010 or 2009 if possible

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