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How to Delete Ubuntu GRUB Boot Kernels

I recently upgraded from Ubuntu 9.10 to 10.04 and now my boot screen is a bit messy. Since I'm not using the latest GRUB boot kernel (Linux 2.6.32-28-generic), I might as well delete it. For more documentation, visit Ubuntu Forums.

Linux boot options menu displaying Ubuntu and Windows Vista choices.

Here's how you go about deleting the GRUB boot kernels.

Open Synaptic Package Manager

Go to System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager.

Click Search > Find and then type on the search window "Linux generic headers" and scroll down to see which one you need to remove.

Mark for Removal

Mark linux-headers-2.6.32-28-generic for removal.

Apply the Changes

Just click the "Apply" button and confirm the changes.

Screenshot of a software interface showing package management options and statuses.



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