Windows
Linux
Package Management
Packages
Windows dpkg list files equivalent equivalent in Linux
Shows files installed by a package.
Windows
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dpkg list files equivalent
Linux equivalents
dpkg -L PACKAGE
rpm -ql PACKAGE
pacman -Ql PACKAGE
Overview
What this command does
Shows files installed by a package.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List package files
Shows files installed by a package.
dpkg -L PACKAGE
List package files
dpkg --help
Show command help when supported
man dpkg
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
dpkg -L PACKAGE
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: dpkg list files equivalent
dpkg -L PACKAGEReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
dpkg -L PACKAGE | List package files |
dpkg --help | Show command help when supported |
man dpkg | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt / dpkg | dpkg -L PACKAGE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf / rpm | rpm -ql PACKAGE |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman | pacman -Ql PACKAGE |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
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