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dpkg error trying to install package using apt-get
dpkg error trying to install package using apt-get

dpkg error: unable to open/create status database lockfile

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Written by Ian
Updated over a week ago

This error can be seen if a previous installation was interrupted and to clear this lock file run 

sudo rm /var/lib/dpkg/lock

If the problem persists, check your internet connection as it may not be stable causing the interruption.

It is also good practice to update any existing components before installing any new ones.
Running

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

will update any installed components.

If you still have a problem, please contact us with the Codio username, project name and the package you are trying to install and we can take a closer look

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