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Title: RPM database corrupted

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RPM database corrupted

Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 5.0

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.

Cause:

The RPM database in the directory /var/lib/rpm might be damaged.

Solution:

rpm can rebuild that database.

  1. Please make a backup of the directory /var/lib/rpm first.

  2. Execute the command
    rpm --rebuilddb
    

  3. Try to continue the update procedure or install packages with YaST, if desired.

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See also:

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Keywords: RPMDB, UPDATE, INSTALLATION, INSTALLING, PACKAGE

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Categories: Packages , Frequently asked Questions

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SDB-ke_rpm-db, Copyright SuSE GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany - Version: 06. Jan 1999
Impressum - Last generated: 24. Feb 1999 14:52:12 by maddin with sdb_gen 1.00.0