modprobe

Additional Notes

modprobe is a system command used to add or remove Linux kernel modules. It handles module loading and unloading while automatically resolving and loading dependencies.

Use modprobe -r MODULE to remove a module and its unused dependencies. Use modprobe --show-depends MODULE to preview what would be loaded before taking action.

Syntax

modprobe [options] [arguments]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how modprobe behaves.
• 'module': Name of the kernel module.
• 'parameters': Module parameters (e.g., param=value).

Common Options

• -r MODULE: Remove a module.
• -v: Verbose output.
• --show-depends MODULE: Show dependencies.

Examples

sudo modprobe kvm
sudo modprobe -r kvm
modprobe --show-depends overlay

Practical Notes

Changing kernel modules can affect hardware and services. Use administrator privileges carefully.