Modprobe

modprobe is a command used to add or remove modules from the kernel.

To display all available modules use: /sbin/modprobe -l

To list all loaded modules, use: lsmod

To show the filename of a module, use e.g.: $ modinfo -n snd_ac97_codec /lib/modules/2.6.18.8-0.1-default/kernel/sound/pci/ac97/snd-ac97-codec.ko

= TroubleShooting = If you get an error message like FATAL: Could not load /lib/modules/2.6.27.23-0.1-default/modules.dep: No such file or directory You probably have a kernel installation that is newer than your running kernel. This typically happens if you update your distribution.

= See also =
 * lsmod
 * modinfo
 * insmod
 * commands
 * Debian users, see also modconf