Can't install .deb files on Ubuntu GNOME 17.04

Question

I just tried an install of Ubuntu GNOME 17.04 (looks really nice) and have been able to install from command line and Software Install.

However, if I download a .deb file, eg virtualbox or atom editor, the .deb opens in software install, I click Install but nothing happens, not even a flicker. (did not have this issue on 16.04 or 16.10)

Is there a know problem? Is there an alternative way to install a downloaded .deb?

score 6 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 12 '20 at 14:37

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I found the solution in this post on Unix & Linux SE

The post has 3 solutions. I used this one:

You can install it using

sudo dpkg -i /path/to/deb/file followed by sudo apt-get install -f

Atom launched and is installed

edited Jun 12 '20 at 14:37

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answered Apr 14 '17 at 03:53

klequis

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You can (and should) accept you own answer (unless there is a better one, of course ) – guntbert Apr 18 '17 at 18:29

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 14 '17 at 20:36

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I have had this problem too (I was trying to install logmein hamachi), you should install gdebi package manager. It worked to install debs on my machine. Hope it helps!

edited Apr 14 '17 at 20:36

anonymous2

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answered Apr 14 '17 at 01:54

OutcastN3cr0

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I read elsewhere that worked but in the mean time found the solution posted below. – klequis Apr 14 '17 at 03:50

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 21 '17 at 04:19

I solved this by logging out, then logging back in under Ubuntu Xorg. After that I was able to install gdebi and synaptic and successfully install programs as expected.

In particular, I downloaded the chrome deb file, opened it with gdebi and had no problems.

Can't install .deb files on Ubuntu GNOME 17.04

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