How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-72-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: May 04,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-72-generic" package

Learn how to install linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-72-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-72-generic
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-72-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-72-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-4.15.0-72-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-72-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.15.0-72.81~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 166539
Depends: linux-image-4.15.0-72-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.15.0-72-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-72-generic_4.15.0-72.81~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 32563340
MD5sum: 95d4612d84532bc550a3993dbff7d1d1
SHA1: 819d4ac76fde0348139e556d5a87f3fef56831bf
SHA256: c66f1464a206e3b21a560b2d934ccd050d124cd153955223c1cdcad61fd9f17f
SHA512: 4a8cefd77d652a6a0bee2da4b1a72843efbf3939a76bf795bb93b3f44167a8f6afc96133992db5c78162dfcb730cb39388db129ff2fc68d0fe53736ed6954e2f
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