How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-178-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 28,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-4.4.0-178-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to install linux-modules-4.4.0-178-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-4.4.0-178-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-178-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-4.4.0-178-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-4.4.0-178-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-178.208
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 58542
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-4.4.0-178-generic_4.4.0-178.208_amd64.deb
Size: 12001616
MD5sum: a8b0b131f741fbc3ca73ca89daa73393
SHA1: 7ca86e1f26a17f2f860668c65847e94a3d1cfe69
SHA256: 711693cb51ba5223d1422d5ff6698f15dc5e30f2f3ed73846f0d948dbd7bd6e2
SHA512: 2d3e6be8f17763d7beafef17d268bfed36fc80dd536152d2784be6954c3d0948c0f51b220a3eb61d6c7d974a106f776f21a60ce64d66f9ca8642b53e325ea372
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