package samba 2:4.1.17+dfsg-4ubuntu3.3 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1

[Paul Horning]

Regular Software Updater update failed - I am re-installing the software to hopefully correct the problem.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 15.10
Package: samba 2:4.1.17+dfsg-4ubuntu3.3
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.2.0-30.36-generic 4.2.8-ckt3
Uname: Linux 4.2.0-30-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.19.1-0ubuntu5
Architecture: amd64
Date: Mon Mar 7 18:47:11 2016
DuplicateSignature: package:samba:2:4.1.17+dfsg-4ubuntu3.3:subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
ErrorMessage: subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
InstallationDate: Installed on 2012-11-18 (1209 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.10 "Quantal Quetzal" - Release amd64 (20121017.5)
RelatedPackageVersions:
 nautilus 1:3.14.2-0ubuntu13
 gvfs 1.24.2-0ubuntu4
SambaClientRegression: Yes
SourcePackage: samba
Title: package samba 2:4.1.17+dfsg-4ubuntu3.3 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)