Difference between revisions of "Pacman troubleshooting"
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= Software Installation = | = Software Installation = | ||
Various issues relating to the download and installation of software packages from the Manjaro repositories are dealt with here. | |||
== "Unable to lock database" Error == | == "Unable to lock database" Error == | ||
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* one or more signature keys contained in your system's database being revoked, changed, corrupted, or out of date | * one or more signature keys contained in your system's database being revoked, changed, corrupted, or out of date | ||
* one or more software packages not having been signed off properly when placed in a repository | * one or more software packages not having been signed off properly when placed in a repository | ||
Where a package has not been signed off properly before being placed in a repository, it will be the responsibility of the developer(s) to correct this. However, as this problem will be more than likely due to a problem with your system's verification of a signiture key, this can be solved in three easy steps. Once you have opened your terminal: | Where a package has not been signed off properly before being placed in a repository, it will be the responsibility of the developer(s) to correct this. However, as this problem will be more than likely due to a problem with your system's verification of a signiture key, this can be solved in three easy steps. Once you have opened your terminal: | ||
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sudo pacman -Scc | sudo pacman -Scc | ||
During this process, you will be asked to confirm that you wish to remove all files from the cache, and remove unused repositories. Enter '''y''' for 'yes' to confirm on both occasions, as it will be necessary to download the software packages again should you wish to re-attempt an installation, having refreshed and re-loaded the signature keys. | During this process, you will be asked to confirm that you wish to remove all files from the cache, and remove unused repositories. Enter '''y''' for 'yes' to confirm on both occasions, as it will be necessary to download the software packages again should you wish to re-attempt an installation, having refreshed and re-loaded the signature keys. | ||
{{tip|Should there still be a problem with installing software packages, then please raise this issue on '''[http://forum.manjaro.org/index.php The Official Manjaro Forum]''' for help and advice.}} | {{tip|Should there still be a problem with installing software packages, then please raise this issue on '''[http://forum.manjaro.org/index.php The Official Manjaro Forum]''' for help and advice.}} | ||
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* Not removing the text that tells you the <font color="red">download speed</font> of the server (e.g. '<font color="red">... 0.769</font color>'), and/or | * Not removing the text that tells you the <font color="red">download speed</font> of the server (e.g. '<font color="red">... 0.769</font color>'), and/or | ||
* Not starting the server address line with the <font color="green">Server =</font color> command. | * Not starting the server address line with the <font color="green">Server =</font color> command. | ||
Ensure that the server download speed listed at the end of any unhashed server address line is removed - including the dots ('...') -, otherwise pacman will think that it is part of the actual internet address. In addition, ensure that any unhashed server address used begins with 'Server =', otherwise pacman will not know what the address is for. Furthermore, if you had previously copied and pasted one or more server addresses, or had manually typed them in, also ensure that what's listed is both complete and correct. A single missing or incorrect character will be enough to cause an error. | Ensure that the server download speed listed at the end of any unhashed server address line is removed - including the dots ('...') -, otherwise pacman will think that it is part of the actual internet address. In addition, ensure that any unhashed server address used begins with 'Server =', otherwise pacman will not know what the address is for. Furthermore, if you had previously copied and pasted one or more server addresses, or had manually typed them in, also ensure that what's listed is both complete and correct. A single missing or incorrect character will be enough to cause an error. | ||
{{tip|If you had tried to use any of the server addresses contained in the table at the top of the mirrorlist by unhashing them, a much simpler solution is just to replace the hashes and use the servers listed for you at the bottom. The fastest servers will have been automatically chosen, anyway.}} | {{tip|If you had tried to use any of the server addresses contained in the table at the top of the mirrorlist by unhashing them, a much simpler solution is just to replace the hashes and use the servers listed for you at the bottom. The fastest servers will have been automatically chosen, anyway.}} | ||