How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-189-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 28,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-4.4.0-189-generic" package

Learn how to install linux-modules-4.4.0-189-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                linux-modules-4.4.0-189-generic
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "linux-modules-4.4.0-189-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall linux-modules-4.4.0-189-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-4.4.0-189-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-4.4.0-189-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-189.219
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 58897
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-4.4.0-189-generic_4.4.0-189.219_amd64.deb
Size: 12076946
MD5sum: 374038a74e1eceefbf89a214c4e250dc
SHA1: 0d9a1f14158524c1943a77a178eb23c40a758641
SHA256: b5406b2d7a2cb92564cf7c1d41923725e6fc036b7c334c205688c80959107025
SHA512: 4c8cecc0bc1539827becb73c274ab03a333724f724e07f1a28902da62354f2ada706fc884a7aa7578109aa6fb50346c03921154aa10c53a3d84b64aedd1e5b78
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