package linux-image-4.15.0-55-generic 4.15.0-55.60~16.04.2 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1

Bug #1840067 reported by nathaniel hartwig
8
This bug affects 1 person
Affects Status Importance Assigned to Milestone
linux-signed-hwe (Ubuntu)
New
Undecided
Unassigned

Bug Description

was trying to uninstall old linux kernel versions marked as "ii" , and in the middle of un-installation got a warning that said i should abort the uninstallation as it could make my laptop un-bootable. then i cancelled uninstall operation and got this error message.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04
Package: linux-image-4.15.0-55-generic 4.15.0-55.60~16.04.2
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.15.0-55.60~16.04.2-generic 4.15.18
Uname: Linux 4.15.0-55-generic x86_64
NonfreeKernelModules: qnx4 hfsplus hfs minix ntfs jfs rfcomm bnep uvcvideo videobuf2_vmalloc videobuf2_memops videobuf2_v4l2 videobuf2_core videodev media iwlmvm mac80211 intel_rapl x86_pkg_temp_thermal intel_powerclamp coretemp snd_hda_codec_hdmi snd_hda_codec_realtek snd_hda_codec_generic snd_hda_intel snd_hda_codec snd_hda_core ak8975 intel_cstate intel_rapl_perf asus_nb_wmi asus_wmi sparse_keymap btusb btrtl btbcm btintel bluetooth iwlwifi hid_multitouch cfg80211 mei_me lpc_ich mei shpchp processor_thermal_device int340x_thermal_zone intel_soc_dts_iosf dell_smo8800 inv_mpu6050_i2c inv_mpu6050 industrialio_triggered_buffer i2c_mux acpi_als kfifo_buf industrialio int3400_thermal asus_wireless acpi_thermal_rel mac_hid i915 wmi
ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.19
Architecture: amd64
Date: Tue Aug 13 13:39:21 2019
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
InstallationDate: Installed on 2018-01-14 (576 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS "Xenial Xerus" - Release amd64 (20170801)
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.18.4ubuntu1.4
 apt 1.2.29ubuntu0.1
SourcePackage: linux-signed-hwe
Title: package linux-image-4.15.0-55-generic 4.15.0-55.60~16.04.2 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

Revision history for this message
nathaniel hartwig (nhartwig) wrote :
tags: removed: need-duplicate-check
To post a comment you must log in.
This report contains Public information  
Everyone can see this information.

Other bug subscribers

Remote bug watches

Bug watches keep track of this bug in other bug trackers.