How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-extra-4.10.0-37-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: September 28,2024

1. Install "linux-image-extra-4.10.0-37-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install linux-image-extra-4.10.0-37-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "linux-image-extra-4.10.0-37-generic" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall linux-image-extra-4.10.0-37-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus):


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the linux-image-extra-4.10.0-37-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-extra-4.10.0-37-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.10.0-37.41~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 152222
Depends: linux-image-4.10.0-37-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-image-extra-4.10.0-37-generic_4.10.0-37.41~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 29807482
MD5sum: a56f51da94f018f726bd9bd781faae39
SHA1: 739517939632a810255f146e5f7a708b8e82c5f0
SHA256: f5d5969b76b50e2689b7fbaa760b656fd423035cb2e2b95add591eae21766226
SHA512: f8505f961a1df7890aad0d7b2777a8cd33ce00dd0f1a29f5d99f5270fe4c2e70befd675c9923435cc8c1284c0c3d2554d8579e610987ee6b9dc3371deedc01c9
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.10.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.10.0 on
64 bit x86 SMP.
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Also includes the corresponding System.map file, the modules built by the
packager, and scripts that try to ensure that the system is not left in an
unbootable state after an update.
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Supports Generic processors.
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Geared toward desktop and server systems.
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You likely do not want to install this package directly. Instead, install
the linux-generic meta-package, which will ensure that upgrades work
correctly, and that supporting packages are also installed.
Description-md5: 3a7ec85fa2d49d5c584ba5bac9612b55
Supported: 5y