How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-171-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: September 28,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-171-generic" package

Please follow the guidelines below to install linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-171-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-4.4.0-171-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-171-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-4.4.0-171-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-171-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-171.200
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 152439
Depends: linux-image-4.4.0-171-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.4.0-171-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-171-generic_4.4.0-171.200_amd64.deb
Size: 36572550
MD5sum: aa778c07c4224135e6dbbfcfbee3f0d9
SHA1: c70e013e5eab651976f3fe311a1f3364183ee7e3
SHA256: a8863967db4ac4e89cdf302dcf7cef37a2663bd5c224fe1e009c68d2b25022ee
SHA512: 8da91610b50d0268c40d511ded20b6ee7d9a018e666c04ffdc752c2f766d81a13b578a4a5cb3d1848df982058788b752e5bfc27a824d16851a53c55088202508
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