Remove package repository

Question

I must have a package repository listed that I can't reach and get the following error when I run apt-get update:

Failed to fetch https://<my.favorite.cran.mirror>/bin/linux/ubuntu/trusty/Packages  Could not resolve host: <my.favorite.cran.mirror>

But I don't know how to remove it because it is not in my software sources list when I open up the Ubuntu Software Center. Is there a way to remove this with the terminal?

Possible duplicate of How do I remove a repository from the terminal? — Braiam, Jan 31 '16 at 14:18

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 19 '16 at 02:31

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To remove the specific PPA, type:

 sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:thenameoftheppa/ppa

Then, update it with:

 sudo apt-get update

This removes the PPA permanently and if you were to install it again, you'd have to use the code like you haven't installed it.

answered Jan 19 '16 at 02:31

Matthew Harris

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Depending on which version of Ubuntu you are running. – Matthew Harris Jan 19 '16 at 02:33
I am running 14.04 – The Nightman Jan 20 '16 at 19:56
Then you should be able to remove the repository. – Matthew Harris Feb 07 '16 at 08:07

Remove package repository

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