# Install .deb

Packages are **manually** installed via the **`dpkg`** command (Debian Package Management System). `dpkg` is the backend to commands like `apt-get` and `aptitude`, which in turn are the backend for GUI install apps like the Software Center and Synaptic.

### Install a package:

To install a downloaded Debian ([Ubuntu](http://qriousbox.blogspot.com/)) package (.deb): Open Terminal and type

```
sudo dpkg -i DEB_PACKAGE
```

To remove a Debian (Ubuntu) package (.deb):

```
sudo dpkg -r PACKAGE_NAME
```

To Reconfigure/Repair an installed Debian (Ubuntu) package (.deb):

```
sudo dpkg-reconfigure packagename

```

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