Problem using Gdebi

[jacatone]

For some reason when I try using Gdebi to install a .deb file, I get an error message.It says to close some other appz, but I don't think I have them running. Anyone know how to fix this? I've included a jpeg of the error message. Thanks.

[dibl]

Re: Problem using Gdebi

It appears to be referring to package management tools. You might try a

sudo dpkg --configure -a

and see if that helps.

[jacatone]

Re: Problem using Gdebi

Just say's "dpkg: status database area is locked by another process". I don't have Adept running. How do I unlock this?

[Primoz]

Re: Problem using Gdebi

Stupid idea: restart your computer and then try again maybe it will help

[stealthbanana]

Re: Problem using Gdebi

Assuming you do not have adept, synaptic etc, open.

It could be a stale lockfile.

IF and only IF, I reiterate, you are 100% sure that you do not have any thing using dpkg. If you rebooted and it does still not work basically. Delete the file:

/var/lib/dpkg/lock

Again, reboot, if it still don't work, delete this file (you will have to be root to do it), but only if you are utterly sure.

Do not do this is it gives you an error message, this is the last resort. Danger Will Robinson and all that.

you can haave only 1 instance of dpkg open at one time, otherwise it will not work.