How Do I Remove Old Ubuntu Kernels?

How Do I Remove Old Ubuntu Kernels?
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How do I remove old kernels from Ubuntu?

The procedure to delete all unused old kernels on Ubuntu Linux version 18.04 and 20.04 LTS is as follows:

  1. First, boot into a new kernel.
  2. List all other older kernel using the dpkg command.
  3. Note down system disk space usage by running the df -H command.
  4. Delete all unused old kernels, run: sudo apt –purge autoremove.

21 февр. 2021 г.

How do I remove unused Linux kernels?

Remove All Old Kernels Using the Command Line

The system scans for unused kernels and displays a summary of the files it wants to delete. It prompts you to confirm your choice to remove old kernels by pressing y and Enter to delete.

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