dpkg-rc — Leftover configuration of removed packages¶
Packages removed (but not purged) during an upgrade leave their configuration
behind, in state rc.
At a glance
| ID | dpkg-rc |
| Category | Packages |
| Needs root | no |
| Needs programs | dpkg-query |
| Compares with a snapshot | no |
| Options | 0 |
What it checks¶
- Packages in state
rc(removed, config files remain).
Findings¶
| Severity | Finding | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| info | N removed packages still have configuration files | Review with dpkg -l | grep ^rc; purge what you don't need with sudo apt purge PACKAGE… (the remediation lists them in batches). |
Commands it runs¶
Limitations¶
- Purging is usually safe, but the configuration may hold settings you want if you reinstall the package later.
Options¶
This check has no options. Turn it off with enabled: false under checks: dpkg-rc: in the configuration file, or for one run with --skip dpkg-rc.