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Real beginner here, but the error message indicates to me that this must be a common issue, so here goes. I need help with getting my auto updates working again in 24.04 Kubuntu.

the error message reads:

Cannot obtain lock:

E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend. It is held by process 2039 (dpkg) W: Be aware that removing the lock file is not a solution and may break your system. E: Unable to acquire the dpkg frontend lock (/var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend), is another process using it?

Please type a command for me to put in terminal to solve this problem.

I appreciate it!

Paul

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This can occur if you run the application twice or when you are running the high level command used for update apt, try a reboot, open a shell and type:-

sudo apt update && apt upgrade

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