How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-168-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: December 29,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-168-generic" package

This is a short guide on how to install linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-168-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-4.4.0-168-generic" package

Please follow the guidelines below to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-168-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-4.4.0-168-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-168-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-168.197
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 152538
Depends: linux-image-4.4.0-168-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.4.0-168-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-168-generic_4.4.0-168.197_amd64.deb
Size: 36520810
MD5sum: f9007560c28a1ebb6f7f00de1069f933
SHA1: 19c5b15b1d7aec2c10a88dee8cf853edfb46bf36
SHA256: a24045db80543c30600e4d811acc52cdba8249804d151a747b45cbbd9f969c21
SHA512: d02c3eac3fec329241ed57614c69f8102d139c4833465f112a8620e368de1e23ab570d7396e44defd6443e1320a52351257cca82eb8698c5b75c7356d4f36926
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