dpkg was interrupted - Package installation was interrupted

root@linuxfix:~/dpkg_was_interrupted$

dpkg was interrupted

Package installation was interrupted

Solutions

Prerequisites: Start by updating your system to resolve common issues and ensure the solutions provided below are compatible with your current environment.

check_latest_version && sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Configure packages

Complete interrupted installation:

sudo dpkg --configure -a

sudo apt-get install -f

sudo apt --fix-broken install

Clean package cache

Remove corrupted files:

sudo apt clean

sudo apt autoclean

Check disk space

Ensure adequate space:

df -h

sudo apt autoremove

What is dpkg was interrupted?

The dpkg package manager was interrupted during installation, leaving the system in an inconsistent state.

Common scenarios: System crashes during updates, killed package processes, or disk space issues.

Common Causes

Installation interrupted
System crash
Disk space full
Process killed
Power failure

Debugging Tips

dpkg -l | grep "^iU"

cat /var/lib/dpkg/status | grep Status

Prevention

Ensure adequate space
Avoid interrupting updates
Use UPS

Additional Resources

Debian Package Management

dpkg and apt guide

dpkg packages installation debian