17.04 - Can't install downloaded .deb files from Ubuntu Software

apt software-center 17.04

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Use gdebi to install packages. How to install:

sudo apt install gdebi

Solved the problem for me.

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Updated on September 18, 2022

IanDess almost 2 years
When I double click the .deb file it opens up in the Ubuntu Software app.

However, clicking the "Install" button doesn't do anything - no popups or errors, like I didn't even click it.

I can install the packages from the terminal by running
```
sudo dpkg -i *package_name*
sudo apt-get install -f
```
But I'd like to have my Ubuntu Software fixed. Any ideas?
- Ravexina about 7 years
  
  Install gdebi package, then try double clicking on deb files.
- Sumeet Deshmukh about 7 years
  
  @EODCraftStaff fix is released already bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-software/+bug/167242‌4
- Xaqron almost 7 years
  
  Now 16.04.1 LTS is affected too (after regular update).
- Beltalowda over 6 years
  
  Don't forget to set gdebi as the default for opening deb files before double-clicking, otherwise it will just open in Ubuntu Software Center again.
IanDess about 7 years

I guess that there is no other way for now, i tried a lot of stuff but i couldn't fix it.... Gdebi appears to be working fine for now.
Nadav Tasher about 7 years

yes, i guess they are working on a fix.
Beltalowda over 6 years

To open and install the deb file using gdebi via double-clicking the file, you'll need to set gdebi as the default application for opening deb files: Right-click a deb file, click Properties, then the Open With tab and select Gdebi from the list of applications.