I think i need to go > into some file and either delete or modify the entry for mozilla but I'm > not able to figure out which file it is. > those files you are seeking are in /var/lib/dpkg backup this dir, then play with availables, updates/ should be empty , though it may contains what miss from the crash Waiting for (good) conclusion (btw which fs do you have ? I m looking for bad experience with xfs :) Alban