Windows pnputil /enum-drivers equivalent in Linux
Lists loaded Linux kernel modules.
pnputil /enum-drivers
lsmod
lsmod
lsmod
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "pnputil /enum-drivers" is used to list loaded drivers/modules. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "lsmod". Lists loaded Linux kernel modules. This reference is grouped under System & Storage → Drivers.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows pnputil /enum-drivers 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 disks, storage and mounts.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List loaded drivers/modules
Lists loaded Linux kernel modules.
lsmod
List loaded drivers/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 /enum-drivers
lsmodReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
lsmod | List loaded drivers/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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