Problems updating Zorin Linux

[ventrman]

I am having a Problem updating Zorin Linux. This is the Message I get. "The installation could have failed because of an error in the corresponding software package or it was canceled in an unfriendly way. You have to repair this before you can install or remove any further software."

I do not know how to make the Repair. Any Help is appreciated.

[ventrman]

Tom_M wrote:
From Zorin web site:

If you have an older version of Zorin OS and wish to update to a newer version please follow this guide:

1. Backup all your valuable data that you might have to an external media or the internet.

2. Download Zorin OS .iso file which you want to install and burn it to a DVD or get a Zorin OS DVD from the Premium page.

3. Insert your Zorin OS disc into your computer and let it boot from it.

4. Open Start > System > Administration > GParted and delete the ext4 and linux-swap partitions and click apply.

5. When the partitions have been deleted, open "Install Zorin OS" on the desktop.

6. Complete the installation procedure. In the partitioning phase select "Install Zorin alongside your other operating system" if you have a dual boot setup with another operating system or "Erase disk and install Zorin" if your computer has no other operating system installed. This should install to the space which was previously freed.

7. Copy your valuable data back to your new Zorin OS installation. You should now have a newer Zorin OS system with all your files back.

Tom, Thanks for the Info. I just ordered the latest Zorin Distribution. I will try what you posted. If I have any more Questions, I will let you know. Thanks.

[Chris_Bryant]

2nd the suggestion to ask on the Zorin forum.
Not being familiar with Zorin, it's tough to give advice, even though I know Linux reasonably well.

[Tom_M1]

From Zorin web site:

If you have an older version of Zorin OS and wish to update to a newer version please follow this guide:

1. Backup all your valuable data that you might have to an external media or the internet.

2. Download Zorin OS .iso file which you want to install and burn it to a DVD or get a Zorin OS DVD from the Premium page.

3. Insert your Zorin OS disc into your computer and let it boot from it.

4. Open Start > System > Administration > GParted and delete the ext4 and linux-swap partitions and click apply.

5. When the partitions have been deleted, open "Install Zorin OS" on the desktop.

6. Complete the installation procedure. In the partitioning phase select "Install Zorin alongside your other operating system" if you have a dual boot setup with another operating system or "Erase disk and install Zorin" if your computer has no other operating system installed. This should install to the space which was previously freed.

7. Copy your valuable data back to your new Zorin OS installation. You should now have a newer Zorin OS system with all your files back.

[2oldman]

No help from Google?

[closurdo]

I would suggest asking this question on the Zorin forum at: zoringroup.com