How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-151-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: May 18,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-4.4.0-151-generic" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install linux-modules-4.4.0-151-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-4.4.0-151-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-151-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-4.4.0-151-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-4.4.0-151-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-151.178
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 58214
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-4.4.0-151-generic_4.4.0-151.178_amd64.deb
Size: 11953802
MD5sum: 521c81f7f805d808d15799d3fb38d554
SHA1: 866a384e1367645d1f9539b601c5611e19094d4c
SHA256: bd79b015c78dc58df0ee0d1d3b380ebdb96db7f092f2981d980b9b4761d524cf
SHA512: 115cb5f46046a830c772cee1b607beeec110f92bd2742bb4c0f569b2635677be1e1f94349da9a96dc76431991d3573e0f30ef50ed14c3d66f61e586609b6e1e9
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.4.0 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: 9cf6ff33a9d36298879bfde6fa9783a8
Supported: 5y