Windows
Linux
Hardware & Drivers
Kernel Modules
Windows pnputil loaded modules equivalent in Linux
Shows currently loaded Linux kernel modules.
Windows
→
pnputil loaded modules
Linux equivalents
lsmod
lsmod
lsmod
Overview
What this command does
Shows currently loaded Linux kernel modules.
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 loaded kernel modules
Shows currently loaded Linux kernel modules.
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
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 | 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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