How to update Ubuntu when it errors?

Question

I typed sudo apt update to update all my programs on my computer and I get this error:

E: The repository 'https://ppa.launchpadcontent.net/nilarimogard/webupd8/ubuntu jammy Release' does not have a Release file.

How do I fix it please?

Before adding PPAs you should assure they support your Ubuntu release. The one mentioned in the error doesn't. — ChanganAuto, Dec 14 '22 at 09:35
Yeah, it seems the PPA was abandoned with Ubuntu version 21.04. — Artur Meinild, Dec 14 '22 at 09:36
Thanks @Nmath, I tried typing sudo ppa-purge https://ppa.launchpadcontent.net/nilarimogard/webupd8/ubuntu jammy Release from the highlighted answer but the computer says sudo: ppa-purge: command not found — Richard, Dec 14 '22 at 09:38

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 14 '22 at 09:49

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That error means that the ppa does not support your ubuntu release.

Look at the supported releases :

So remove that ppa to solve the issue.

Here a guide :

use the gui method, is more simple for a beginner.

Or you can do it with :

sudo apt install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8

edited Dec 14 '22 at 09:49

Richard

answered Dec 14 '22 at 09:38

nb52er

If I can't fix it does this mean I have to reinstall Windows please? – Richard Dec 14 '22 at 09:38
I've updated my answer. – nb52er Dec 14 '22 at 09:40

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