"Failed to download repository information" error

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I have recently installed ubuntu 11.10. But when i try to install a software it tries to 'updating cache' but after a while, it stops, showing:

                         Failed to download repository information
                          Check your internet connection

so, now i am totally unable to install any software in my ubuntu.

Please,let me know how to solve the problem.

what faults do you get when you run sudo apt-get update on a terminal? faults? — Bruno Pereira, Commented Oct 21, 2011 at 13:45
change the server to main server, from the software resources menu option in the ubuntu software center — VENKI, Commented Dec 17, 2011 at 21:15

igi · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-25 19:45:16Z

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Try changing the server to main server, from the software resources menu option in the Ubuntu Software Center.

answered Feb 25, 2012 at 19:45

igi

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