Update issue - broken package

[natv]

Kali 2016.2 x 32


My laptop shut down unexpectantly while updates were running, and when I try running them again it complains of a broken package I have tried to both install and remove the broken package but not having any luck.

The package is wfuzz, and when running apt-get upgrade the error is:

Errors were encountered while processing:
wfuzz


Then if I try to remove it using:
apt-get remove wfuzz

I get an error:

dpkg: error processing package wfuzz (--remove):
package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting removal



So then I try:
apt-get install wfuzz

and get the exact same error as when I tried to remove it.


Any suggestions on fixing this issue?


Thanks in advance.

[grid]

I'd manually delete the directory, then run apt-get remove wfuzz, and see if that does the trick

[natv]

I'd manually delete the directory, then run apt-get remove wfuzz, and see if that does the trick

Unfortunately that didn't work, I deleted the directory but still can't remove or install.

[natv]

Finally found something that worked, from here:
http://askubuntu.com/questions/14871...nt-state-error


SOLUTION


Remove the broken package via the following command:
sudo dpkg --remove --force-remove-reinstreq <package>

Install the package again:

sudo apt-get install <package>