*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1435080 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1435080
I wrote the comment below on the duplicate bug here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mysql-5.6/+bug/1435080/ I will repost it here if it helps anyone. Got it fixed - first I followed this: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mysql-5.6/+bug/1435080/comments/11 It didnt work alone - but after deleting this file: sudo rm /etc/systemd/system/mysql.service And : sudo apt-get purge mysql-server-5.6 mysql-server I could remove it and then install it again: sudo apt-get install mysql-server-5.6 mysql-server -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1435081 Title: package mysql-server-5.6 5.6.23-1~exp1~ubuntu3 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-removal script returned error exit status 1 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mysql-5.6/+bug/1435081/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs