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I'm new to Ubuntu, so please be gentle.

I tried to update the OS through the software centre, but got an internal error. I restarted and then tried to update again. Nothing will update or be removed. There's an error message saying Error: BrokenCount > 0.

I've searched for this on this site, and followed the instruction of the top answer: gksu software-properties-gtk. However, I don't have the program installed that is needed. When I try to install it with sudo apt install gksu I get errors about unmet dependencies. When I follow the advice to type apt-get -f install I get messages about permission being denied and asking if I'm the root. (I've included a picture of the terminal)

The common theme - from my own computer and other posts on here - is that it's problems with third party repositories. I only installed Ubuntu 16.04 LTS last night. The only program I installed was PlayOnLinux.

Like I said - I'm a total noob. All the commands above I got from the internet. I have no idea how to do anything.

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  • Use sudo -H instead of gksu in your first command. For the last one, use sudo apt install -f
    – Zanna ♦
    Jun 7, 2017 at 16:35
  • @Zanna Thank you very much for helping a lost soul.
    – Fly by Night
    Jun 7, 2017 at 16:48
  • Did you manage? :) if you fixed it, could you perhaps write an answer explaining how? If not, please edit your question so we know what is still not working
    – Zanna ♦
    Jun 7, 2017 at 16:56
  • @Zanna It worked perfectly. Thank you! I have written an answer as you suggested. Best wishes.
    – Fly by Night
    Jun 7, 2017 at 17:20

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As Zanna suggested, I used

sudo -H software-properties-gtk

instead of

gksu software-properties-gtk

When I did that, it opened the window shown in the top answer of the post I linked to. I then followed their instructions:

  • I went to "other software" tab,
  • Selected and removed all of the third party repositories,
  • sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -f && sudo apt-get update,
  • Losts of code scrolled through the terminal window,
  • I restarted my machine - not sure if necessary,
  • I went back to the Ubuntu Software and clicked install - they installed.

All updates were then successful.

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  • You can also accept your own answer, that way people scrolling through search results will see that the issue has been resolved.
    – Robby1212
    Jun 7, 2017 at 19:51

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