from the cli:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
it lists the software sources and then this.
Reading package lists... Error!
E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/packages.linuxmint.com_dists_debian_main_binary-i386_Packages
E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.
After trying to run the update manager I got a similar message.
E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/packages.linuxmint.com_dists_debian_main_binary-i386_Packages
E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.
E: _cache->open() failed, please report.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Tony
LMDE updating problems - Solved
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LMDE updating problems - Solved
Last edited by TonyKZ1 on Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:20 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: LMDE updating problems
In terminal try these commands
It worked for me in the past when I had the same error. I found it again by searching the forum for header. I had to check about 4 threads to find the answer.
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sudo rm /var/lib/apt/lists/* -vf
sudo apt-get update
SYSTEMS:
HP 15-bw0017cl -- Mint 19.3 Cinnamon
Compaq Presario CQ62 -- Mint 17 Cinnamon (support for 80 y/o family members 1st install)
READING:
The Secret of the Ninth Planet by Donald A. Wollheim
HP 15-bw0017cl -- Mint 19.3 Cinnamon
Compaq Presario CQ62 -- Mint 17 Cinnamon (support for 80 y/o family members 1st install)
READING:
The Secret of the Ninth Planet by Donald A. Wollheim
Re: LMDE updating problems
That fixed it, thanks I appreciate it.
Tony
Tony
Re: LMDE updating problems - Solved
Ran into the same issue this morning, and found this thread after a bit of a detour...
I'll join in with my thanks to dawgdoc:
- Thanks!
Edit: Seems I read some parts of this thread a bit to fast...
I'll join in with my thanks to dawgdoc:
- Thanks!
Edit: Seems I read some parts of this thread a bit to fast...
Last edited by gosa on Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:26 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: LMDE updating problems - Solved
You are both welcome. I am glad all is working for you again.
SYSTEMS:
HP 15-bw0017cl -- Mint 19.3 Cinnamon
Compaq Presario CQ62 -- Mint 17 Cinnamon (support for 80 y/o family members 1st install)
READING:
The Secret of the Ninth Planet by Donald A. Wollheim
HP 15-bw0017cl -- Mint 19.3 Cinnamon
Compaq Presario CQ62 -- Mint 17 Cinnamon (support for 80 y/o family members 1st install)
READING:
The Secret of the Ninth Planet by Donald A. Wollheim
Re: LMDE updating problems - Solved
Same problem, same solution. 
Thank you !

Thank you !