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 * Open a terminal, such as '''gnome-terminal'''.
 * Run '''software-center | tee usc.log''' in the terminal.
 * Attempt to install the failing package in Software Center.
 * As soon as the install fails, note what the last messages were in the terminal and then quit from Software Center.
 * Attach the usc.log file to your bug report or support request. It may be helpful if you add a note in the log file first pointing out the point where the install failed.		  * Run Software Center.
 * Attempt to install the failing package in Software Center. Write down each action you take during this process, so there will be enough information to duplicate your steps exactly.
 * As soon as the install fails, quit from Software Center.
 * Create a [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/software-center/|bug]] or [[Pay|support request]] with a description of what you were trying to do, the details of each step you took, what you expected to happen, and what happened instead.
 * Attach '''~/.cache/software-center/software-center.log''' to your bug report or support request.

My purchase/install failed. How can I get more detail about the error?

If you would like to get more information about exactly what failed during a purchase or installation, or if you would like to provide more details for a bug report or support ticket, please do the following:

  • Run Software Center.
  • Attempt to install the failing package in Software Center. Write down each action you take during this process, so there will be enough information to duplicate your steps exactly.
  • As soon as the install fails, quit from Software Center.

  • Create a bug or support request with a description of what you were trying to do, the details of each step you took, what you expected to happen, and what happened instead.

  • Attach ~/.cache/software-center/software-center.log to your bug report or support request.

This should provide plenty of detail for a developer to diagnose and fix the issue.

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