SystemError: E:I wasn't able to locate file for the ttf-mscorefonts-installer package. This might mean you need to manually fix this package.

[ken bright]

Seem to have a problem with tt fonts after installing wine. Am now unable to remove either fonts or wine
unhandled error report says
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/aptdaemon/worker.py", line 779, in simulate
    return self._simulate_helper(trans, status_path)
  File "/usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/aptdaemon/worker.py", line 958, in _simulate_helper
    return depends, status, self._cache.required_download, \
  File "/usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/apt/cache.py", line 218, in required_download
    pm.get_archives(fetcher, self._list, self._records)
SystemError: E:I wasn't able to locate file for the ttf-mscorefonts-installer package. This might mean you need to manually fix this package.

[Jeremy Bícha (jbicha)]

Copying from duplicate bug by the same reporter:

Package configuration

 ┌─────────────────┤ Configuring ttf-mscorefonts-installer ├─────────────────┐
 │ │
 │ TrueType core fonts for the Web EULA
 │
 │ END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE
 │
 │ IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This Microsoft End-User License Agreement
 │ ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a
 │ single entity) and Microsoft Corporation for the Microsoft software
 │ accompanying this EULA, which includes computer software and may include
 │ associated media, printed materials, and "on-line" or electronic
 │ documentation ("SOFTWARE PRODUCT" or "SOFTWARE"). By exercising your
 │ rights to make and use copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be
 │ bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of
 │ this EULA, you may not use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
 │
 │
 │ <Ok>
 │ │
 └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
   this comes in the terminal and the machine just appears to stop