You can try: sudo apt install --reinstall libgssapi-krb5-2:i386
(I suspect the above won't work either, but it's worth a try) If that doesn't fix it, then, from that askubuntu question/answer: sudo dpkg --remove --force-remove-reinstreq libgssapi-krb5-2:i386 sudo apt install libgssapi-krb5-2:i386 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to krb5 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1696735 Title: package libgssapi-krb5-2:i386 1.13.2+dfsg-5ubuntu2 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/krb5/+bug/1696735/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs