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dpkg error

Asked by adreignsss

When i go into the add/remove window, im trying to get my sound to work using feisty fawn on a dell. when i click on gstreamer it says restricted area then the little circle gets stuck spinning. I just don't get it My OS wants to install updates, but it keep saying dpkg error and to do it manually. ?????? help im new to this

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Qwerty Maniac (qwertymaniac) said : 		#1

Try this,

In Applications > Accessories > Terminal, type/paste:
sudo dpkg --configure -a && sudo apt-get install -f

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adreignsss (adreignsss) said : 		#2

ok I got a java box that says read agreement. i did now how do i get the box to go away or accept the agreement?

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Qwerty Maniac (qwertymaniac) said : 		#3

Try the right arrow or down arrow button.

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adreignsss (adreignsss) said : 		#4

Thanks it unpacked. will this help for me to pick the packages for sound?

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Best Qwerty Maniac (qwertymaniac) said : 		#5

Yes now you can try installing whatever you desire to in Add/Remove or Synaptic. In case something fails or interrupts an installation procedure, these errors occur. But you can always run the above given command and get it fixed automatically.

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adreignsss (adreignsss) said : 		#6

AW thanks it worked I looked into the synaptic file, did't want to touch anything. it all seemed to confusing lol THANK YOU

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adreignsss (adreignsss) said : 		#7

Thanks Qwerty Maniac, that solved my question.