Windows pnputil loaded modules equivalent in Linux
Lists kernel modules currently loaded into the running Linux kernel for drivers and other features.
pnputil loaded modules
lsmod
lsmod
lsmod
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "pnputil loaded modules" is used to list loaded kernel modules. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "lsmod". Lists kernel modules currently loaded into the running Linux kernel for drivers and other features. This reference is grouped under Hardware & Drivers → Kernel Modules.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows pnputil loaded modules maps to lsmod for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux hardware and drivers.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List loaded kernel modules
Lists kernel modules currently loaded into the running Linux kernel for drivers and other features.
lsmod
List loaded kernel modules
lsmod --help
Show command help when supported
man lsmod
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
lsmod
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: pnputil loaded modules
lsmodReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
lsmod | List loaded kernel modules |
lsmod --help | Show command help when supported |
man lsmod | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "lsmod" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | lsmod |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | lsmod |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | lsmod |
Same command on this distribution. |
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