How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-4.15.0-23-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: October 05,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-4.15.0-23-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to install linux-modules-4.15.0-23-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-modules-4.15.0-23-generic" package

This is a short guide on how to uninstall linux-modules-4.15.0-23-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-modules-4.15.0-23-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-4.15.0-23-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.15.0-23.25~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe-edge
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 64629
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe-edge/linux-modules-4.15.0-23-generic_4.15.0-23.25~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 12987612
MD5sum: decdc09b59a0ec55d768e7f8e343d4bf
SHA1: ecb5b29dac1a89a9013bc6087bbf08dd0c6152f2
SHA256: 7e46931bce3cfae05aa868c96a04b1553aca2a7788b447e4a73d24cc8a98e525
SHA512: 2daf3b105ff23cb76c515cbdf0e3ae274efb5304018754be932f71177ed1b52e81db4cd88fc2414935ad52a36b529cb97c1eba374f9bd237948e556ee67d05b5
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.15.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
Contains 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: 8f35dfd9818b6b094b43979d4a91e6e0
Supported: 5y