How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-46-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 28,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-46-generic" package

Please follow the steps below to install linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-46-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-extra-4.15.0-46-generic" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-46-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-extra-4.15.0-46-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-46-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.15.0-46.49~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 168108
Depends: linux-image-4.15.0-46-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.15.0-46-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-46-generic_4.15.0-46.49~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 32643508
MD5sum: cbcd52c5882af01c1090d193136dcac4
SHA1: c609f99e0bb7478c31170ab676b25702819d2a3a
SHA256: 8d9b1cc55b8b05a82e8894bebb213b63831cbbb72a89a4ad7a5c8c36d207aa5d
SHA512: d0fa8c79a104e485ea7a57aaa25c88d2857691e2d2e7c191a9c516de93bd4591b2c6cd308bf20639a40b79c5936b5b7d8019863d589cb6339c7d044ae9d05503
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.15.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.15.0 on
64 bit x86 SMP.
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Also includes 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: b278099838d38af9dc5777d3f6510b9f
Supported: 5y