dpkg maintains a status database for all installed packages. When a package operation is performed, dpkg updates the status of the relevant packages (e.g., from "Half-Installed" to "Installed"). If the process is terminated abruptly, the database reflects an incomplete state.
Here’s a helpful guide to fix the dpkg was interrupted error and get your package manager working again. dpkg maintains a status database for all installed packages
sudo rm /var/lib/apt/lists/lock sudo rm /var/lib/dpkg/lock sudo rm /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard 🧹 Step 3: Repairing Dependencies dpkg maintains a status database for all installed packages
sudo apt autoclean sudo apt autoremove
sudo dpkg --configure -a
apt clean clears out the downloaded .deb files in your cache directory. dpkg maintains a status database for all installed packages
while an apt or dpkg command is running.