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modprobe

CautionLoad/unload kernel module

modprobe <module>

Loads a kernel module with dependencies; -r removes it. Used to enable hardware or FS support.

Examples

  • modprobe -r usb_storageUnload a module

Syntax

modprobe [-r] <module>

Before you run it

-r can stop features in use.

Related commands

  • lsmodList loaded kernel modules
  • dmesgShow kernel ring buffer

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