How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-166-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 28,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-4.4.0-166-generic" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install linux-modules-4.4.0-166-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-4.4.0-166-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-166-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-4.4.0-166-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-4.4.0-166-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-166.195
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 58295
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-4.4.0-166-generic_4.4.0-166.195_amd64.deb
Size: 11941010
MD5sum: 32cb3c57d433c80a97142b9a4985af42
SHA1: 884e4c3b29d4f47b345b02daa7a94bb4fb42b309
SHA256: 6cb29536907d1953f626a7e44d51b95bd46ecdb48786f0b14dea9b0ecd584f2a
SHA512: 4bb7e9e43b8d62894d07cb4ac53c47bfaa1a5f16dee4de81130d6cc228b2ea01801018f110e0c672423fa44cf3ed360fc9f625aa44cc8c23152d3ff1523da203
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