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On 10/2/2010 6:03 PM, Mirko Vukovic wrote:
> Hello
>
> I was installing a new package (aspell) and the latest updates.  After
> the file download, the obsolete packages were removed.  Then the
> installation step started.  During iirc aspell's installation, I got
> an error prompt from rapapp.exe (c++ error), after which the
> installation procedure stalled.  I canceled the installation (cancel)
> button after waiting 10-15 minutes.
>
> How can I evaluate cygwin's state, and the state of the updates.  How
> do I recover/resume the update?

Rerun 'setup.exe'.  You'll have to re-select the packages you want to
install though.  Sounds like you want to uninstall BlackICE for the
duration of the install though so that it doesn't get in the way.


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A: Yes.
> Q: Are you sure?
>> A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
>>> Q: Why is top posting annoying in email?

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