package phpmyadmin 4:4.0.6-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-removal script returned error exit status 1

[Abhilash]

PHP my admin installation via Ubuntu Software Centre caused several problems including resetting my root password and disabling root itself. But sudo apt-get install phpmyadmin works without any problems.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.10
Package: phpmyadmin 4:4.0.6-1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.11.0-15.23-generic 3.11.10
Uname: Linux 3.11.0-15-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.12.5-0ubuntu2.2
AptOrdering: phpmyadmin: Purge
Architecture: amd64
Date: Fri Jan 3 21:19:58 2014
DuplicateSignature: package:phpmyadmin:4:4.0.6-1:subprocess installed post-removal script returned error exit status 1
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed post-removal script returned error exit status 1
InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-01-01 (3 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 13.10 "Saucy Salamander" - Release amd64 (20131016.1)
MarkForUpload: True
PackageArchitecture: all
SourcePackage: phpmyadmin
Title: package phpmyadmin 4:4.0.6-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-removal script returned error exit status 1
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

[Launchpad Janitor (janitor)]

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.