"But would like a more permanent solution" - I agree with that! I upgrade XUbuntu 14.10 to 15.10 and then software update kernel 4.2.0-25-generic and then I got same error.
The problem solved as Derek wrote, but what about next update? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1528047 Title: package linux-image-4.2.0-22-generic (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 1 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1528047/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs