How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-161-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: June 29,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-161-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-161-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-4.4.0-161-generic" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-161-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-4.4.0-161-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-161-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-161.189
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 152518
Depends: linux-image-4.4.0-161-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.4.0-161-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-161-generic_4.4.0-161.189_amd64.deb
Size: 36515048
MD5sum: 439707a97340c0d3d668d1321774c529
SHA1: 7c05a8e6baf21f86494fb8cf472ebebc3d7ea372
SHA256: 136433f417cb1531d79ee7bcf2a0eafe51cf12631f57b196b8d5cb1224478f02
SHA512: 86b196d27f79d87ddaf9e913ca40e30cf01281695b43b25139c61695529c87bea70316e90b4fd6570bc5a68a63d025576c01f80b32d9fb474de4171e3261bdb9
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.4.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.4.0 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: 8ddf4399af85f43e9127757b98ea6afe
Supported: 5y