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SDB:RPM database corrupted
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Version: 5.0
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Symptom:
It is not possible anymore to install software packages. A system update cannot be started or finished. A message like the following might appear :
free list corrupt(1753864) - contact support@redhat.com.
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Cause:
The RPM database in the directory /var/lib/rpm might be damaged.
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Solution:
rpm can rebuild that database.
- Please make a backup of the directory
/var/lib/rpmfirst. - Execute the command
rpm --rebuilddb
- Try to continue the update procedure or install packages with YaST, if desired.
SDB:rpm - The package manager of SuSE Linux
Keywords: rpmdb | update | installation | installing | package
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