A complete new install of lubuntu 11.10 [...17.10] has synaptic 0.75.2ubuntu7 [...0.84.2]. Previously when using synaptic on another system there was a search box in the tool bar where a search string could be entered which would reduce the displayed packages as the string was being entered. The box is not being displayed nor do I find any setting to enable/disable it.
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this is still a bug in 12.10 Lubuntu however solved with the answer provided – Ringtail Nov 29 '12 at 03:47
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experienced in lubuntu 15.10, fixed with provided answer – Al F Feb 25 '16 at 15:50
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sudo apt-get install apt-xapian-index
sudo update-apt-xapian-index -vf
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Unfortunately this solution does not work for me (ubuntu x64 12.10 fresh install) – JoZ3 Apr 10 '13 at 17:12
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What are these commands doing? What are we installing? Just giving the link is dangerous, as it might die. Would be nice to have an explanation. – neuronet Jul 29 '16 at 01:20
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If the other answers don't help then try:
sudo apt-get install --reinstall synaptic
sudo dpkg-reconfigure synaptic
It worked for me.
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forums linuxmint suggests installing apt-xapian-index when the box is present but grayed out. This solution also works in this case where the Quick Filter box is completely missing.
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