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I accidentally broke my apache2 install, and was wondering if I could completely remove apache2 and everything related to it, and then completely reinstall it starting from scratch?

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    If you have error messages, please add them to your question.
    – mveroone
    Commented Apr 22, 2014 at 7:31
  • Yes, we need actual details. /var/log/apache2/ should have some such logs. /var/log/syslog too.
    – James T Snell
    Commented Jul 7, 2016 at 3:18

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Have you tried dpkg --purge PACKAGENAME? This should remove the package with all it's config files.

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  • Sorry I will make my install setup clearer. I have a dedicated box running debian squeeze with webmin for administration. It was working but now it throws errors when I want to start apache. Odd things about errors in apache2.conf. I got it to reinstall (I think) but it didn't make an apache2.conf so webmin now complains bitterly. P.S. I think I may just reinstall debian again and follow the tutorial at woodel.com this weekend when I have time. P.P.S. Is there a way to remotely install debian with out massive terminal hacking?
    – user43844
    Commented Mar 1, 2011 at 15:21
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    Maybe you could post the error messages on pastebin.com or even better update your question? Normally dpkg --purge and afterwards dpkg --install should reset the package to its basic state. Maybe if only the configuration is broken try dpkg --configureto try and fix the configuration.
    – Darokthar
    Commented Mar 1, 2011 at 15:51

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