When you’re trying to remove an apt package and you encounter a “killed by signal” error, it means that the package removal process was interrupted and not fully completed. This error can occur due to a variety of reasons such as a system shutdown, network connection issues, or any other interruption during the package installation or removal process.
Here are some steps that you can follow to resolve this issue:
- Check the status of the interrupted process using the following command:
sudo dpkg --configure -a
This command will configure any packages that were not properly installed or removed. - If the above command does not work, you can try the following command to force the installation or removal of the package:
sudo dpkg --remove --force-remove-reinstreq <package-name>
This command will remove the package and its configuration files. Replace<package-name>with the name of the package you want to remove. - If the above commands do not work, you can try manually removing the package files using the following command:
sudo rm /var/lib/dpkg/info/<package-name>.*Replace<package-name>with the name of the package you want to remove. - Finally, run the following command to remove any remaining dependencies of the package
sudo apt-get autoremove
After following these steps, you should be able to remove the package that was interrupted by the signal.
It’s worth noting that forcefully removing a package using the --force-remove-reinstreq option may cause some unintended consequences such as broken dependencies, missing files, or other issues. Therefore, it’s important to use this option only as a last resort and after carefully considering its potential implications.
If you encounter any issues while following these steps or are unsure about any of the commands, it’s always a good idea to consult the documentation or seek help from the community. Additionally, it’s always a good idea to backup your system before making any major changes or modifications to avoid any data loss or other issues.
In conclusion, the “killed by signal” error can be a frustrating issue when trying to remove an apt package, but following the steps outlined in this post should help you resolve the issue and remove the package successfully.
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References:
- Ubuntu Manpages: dpkg(1) – Linux man page. Retrieved from https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man1/dpkg.1.html
- Ubuntu Documentation: Apt-get Commands. Retrieved from https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AptGet/Commands
- Ask Ubuntu: How can I fix apt error “W: Target Packages … is configured multiple times”? Retrieved from https://askubuntu.com/questions/761291/how-can-i-fix-apt-error-w-target-packages-is-configured-multiple-times