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dpkg update error

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#1

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

iḿ getting the above error when trying to install updates...

how do i tackle this? cheers

#2

open a terminal (Applications->Accessories->Terminal) and type:

sudo dpkg --configure -a