Ubuntu – Unable to install any application in Ubuntu 14.04

dpkgdropbox

I'm facing below error while installing any application.

E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'sudo dpkg –configure -a' to correct the problem.

I tried to use sudo dpkg --configure -a, then it resumed the Dropbox downloading, which I cancelled yesterday and rebooted laptop after that. I think Ubuntu is still stuck there. Is there any way to clear Dropbox downloading or to get rid of the above error.

Thanks

Best Answer

sudo apt-get purge dropbox

Same goes for any package that tries to get its content from the net - flash, m$ fonts, skype...