[xubuntu-users] [Solved] Re: Cannot open Package List Error: Solved

[Fred Roller]

On 05/29/2014 06:03 PM, Andy Proctor wrote:
> On 29/05/14 02:31, Fred Roller wrote:
>> On 05/28/2014 05:22 PM, Andy Proctor wrote:
>> [snip]
>>> E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
>>> E: Problem with MergeList 
>>> /var/lib/apt/lists/gb.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_trusty-updates_main_i18n_Translation-en%5fGB
>>> E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ok I have some duplicate sources, no sweat on that, but the non 
>>> opening of the package lists/status file is an issue. Any thoughts 
>>> on how to fix...a google didn't find anything...doesn't mean it's 
>>> not out there just that I didn't find it!
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Andy 
>> Andy, take a look here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=863742
>>
>> The short is to (From the post):
>>
>> "Actually, just fixed the problem using:
>>
>> sudo rm /var/lib/apt/lists/* -vf
>> sudo apt-get update
>>
>> All good now."
>>
>> but read through the post to be sure you have a good fit since it is 
>> dated.
>>
>> HIH
>> - Fred
>>
>>
> Fred, many thanks. Followed the line you gave and on the post, updated 
> ok and all good!
>
> Brilliant, many thanks!
>
> Andy
>
>
Glad to help. Remember to amend your subject line with [Solved] so 
others will know there is a solution inside.  Happy computing.

-- 
- Fred

"Only those who can see the invisible
can accomplish the impossible." - Anonymous

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