How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-171-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 28,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-4.4.0-171-generic" package

Please follow the instructions below to install linux-modules-4.4.0-171-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-4.4.0-171-generic" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-171-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-4.4.0-171-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-4.4.0-171-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-171.200
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 58473
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-4.4.0-171-generic_4.4.0-171.200_amd64.deb
Size: 11967092
MD5sum: 7720d2680c39feb97ca9a7c71ebba32e
SHA1: 2c2643f354654cd00cddb2e2d3cdbbaa646be7b6
SHA256: 976ccd28ff583d0bd58738915be8dc0dc597ecd30c3428a22c2a2beba895f233
SHA512: c9870d5d2dc3180411ad5dcb79598c8e8c4f9db562a9dd640c9b51b58505d93bed2ed48a23f4798ac2da6f145321ec5c2c3efa0f56b3fb3d355de1ff323b3f89
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