Jedd999 Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 I am trying to install some more software on my computer, but I get this message that the URPMI database is locked... how can I "unlock it" or get around this problem so that I can install the desired stuff?!? I am new with linux, so please keep that in mind when posting a response... thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylizard Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 Easiest way that may work is to try rebooting the computer -- VERY NON LINUX METHOD Next method Open up Konsole, or a shell. Then type in the following commands: $ su password: # killall MandrakeUpdate I give no guarantees that either method will work. I just know that from past experiences, when I have had this problem it is because something has gone wrong during an update and it was not shut down properly. There are probably better solutions to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_hallett Posted February 7, 2004 Report Share Posted February 7, 2004 I agree - but I've found if I just log out and then log straight back in again with my usual ID (no need to reboot), that has always solved it so far. Naturally, YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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