How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-extra-4.10.0-42-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: September 28,2024

1. Install "linux-image-extra-4.10.0-42-generic" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install linux-image-extra-4.10.0-42-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-4.10.0-42-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall linux-image-extra-4.10.0-42-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-4.10.0-42-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-extra-4.10.0-42-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.10.0-42.46~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 152225
Depends: linux-image-4.10.0-42-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-image-extra-4.10.0-42-generic_4.10.0-42.46~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 29803256
MD5sum: ba570d2b90a54c5f97fec6992458fbe8
SHA1: 4c93a3d30171f19dfcde8c9c8aeccfc1f2376942
SHA256: 0e3541c6dc67d4bcab2dba71d16988ce5a0c97bebcb692e7af0f48a10ac82fb2
SHA512: f4853ab860be2493326c66b0a31873016095a97f080cef8ae2392ff7acc8dd27744ed9a9e36378607e21b66ec6a09e3421e4d4610002aaeae47cc2f52467a7ac
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