package linux-image-4.15.0-43-generic 4.15.0-43.46~16.04.1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1

[Thom Yorke]

After updating machine and rebooting "system program problem detected" windows popped up.

The GUI is choppy.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04
Package: linux-image-4.15.0-43-generic 4.15.0-43.46~16.04.1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.15.0-43.46~16.04.1-generic 4.15.18
Uname: Linux 4.15.0-43-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.18
Architecture: amd64
Date: Fri Jan 25 21:47:51 2019
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
InstallationDate: Installed on 2019-01-24 (7 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Xubuntu 16.04.5 LTS "Xenial Xerus" - Release amd64 (20180731)
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.18.4ubuntu1.5
 apt 1.2.29ubuntu0.1
SourcePackage: linux-signed-hwe
Title: package linux-image-4.15.0-43-generic 4.15.0-43.46~16.04.1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)