How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-164-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: June 26,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-164-generic" package

Please follow the steps below to install linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-164-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-4.4.0-164-generic" package

This guide let you learn how to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-164-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-4.4.0-164-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-164-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-164.192
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-4.4.0-164-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.4.0-164-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-164-generic_4.4.0-164.192_amd64.deb
Size: 36531466
MD5sum: c5d992fe97eddad816088633947458d9
SHA1: 384b1bf0e9ae8dd7c6cf14cecda3c406bdb2033e
SHA256: 612616fc10f8e9bc7ca3fbf8f9dcaf5efc59c641cd8e4041b46f3c3f61de40b2
SHA512: eb24cb41601c8da8066fce1101debf50da414f119ff2dddc4427dda7236b5838bb75d7fedd40b82422ed49ef0e84f029862c6e7ed089905075b9d69989a55cfa
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