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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!

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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.

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