How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-4.15.0-50-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 27,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-4.15.0-50-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install linux-modules-4.15.0-50-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-4.15.0-50-generic" package

Please follow the steps below to uninstall linux-modules-4.15.0-50-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-4.15.0-50-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-4.15.0-50-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.15.0-50.54~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 63355
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-modules-4.15.0-50-generic_4.15.0-50.54~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 12898040
MD5sum: ba8eb9a4ce29c57537395d46c7233159
SHA1: 339132e563b3c812d450077fbeca76d7a1cfda0f
SHA256: f950e9b94d55fefd2a992d6548eed1615cdac7cc69b3a98d120f56baac521340
SHA512: 7ae39239ef9ef988ed2f318229fc066e1c7df1b892fbff938346bc34fa2c274a9cf4394bbd6a6a693904fdd671cc8cc79f1909381d7efae7a6a96e32e43dad0f
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