# How to set the existing kernel version in the system to use you system ###### tags: `Linux` `Kernel` `OS` ### Step 1: List All Installed Kernel Versions ```javascript= $ dpkg --list | grep linux-image ii linux-image-4.15.0-29-generic 4.15.0-29.31 ii linux-image-4.15.0-50-generic 4.15.0-50.54 ii linux-image-generic 4.15.0.50.52 ... OUTPUT TRUNCATED ... ``` To remove the already existing image. ```javascript= dpkg --purge linux-image-{$Kernel-Version} ``` Then Install the new kernel in this method ![](https://i.imgur.com/4J2L2XH.jpg)