[Bug 1044863] [NEW] Unable to parse package file

[Rik]

Public bug reported:

'E:Unable to parse package file /var/lib/apt/lists/us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_precise_universe_binary-i386_Packages (1), E:The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.'
I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 I expected to update the software and discovered this bug.
I'm new to Ubuntu this is my first bug report and I hope I have completed this report correctly. If any further info is needed I will try to supply it.

** Affects: update-manager (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  Unable to parse package file

Status in “update-manager” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  'E:Unable to parse package file /var/lib/apt/lists/us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_precise_universe_binary-i386_Packages (1), E:The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.'
  I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 I expected to update the software and discovered this bug.
  I'm new to Ubuntu this is my first bug report and I hope I have completed this report correctly. If any further info is needed I will try to supply it.

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