Need Kernel header file

JoeTod · 05-22-2015, 08:25 PM

Hi folks,

I'm trying to install the drivers for my "legacy" nvidia graphics card.
I've downloaded the file from nvidia's website to install the driver, but during the process I get this message...

Kernel header file ' /lib/modules/3.13.0-37-generic/build/include/linux/version.h ' does not exist.

The most likely reason is the kernel source files in ' /lib/modules/3.13.0-37-generic/build ' have not been configured.

Anyone know how to configure this file? I've been working on this for a few days now...it's getting old!

Thanks for your help.

Joe

frankbell · 05-22-2015, 08:31 PM

Not all distros install kernel headers by default; in my experience, most desktop-oriented distros do not. Depending on your distro, you may need to open your package manager (possibly called "Software Center") and find and install the appropriate kernel headers for your kernel.

You can find your kernel version by running the command

Code:

 uname -r

in a terminal.

If you have further questions, please provide the name and version of your distro. The more information you provide, the easier it is for others to help you.

Ser Olmy · 05-22-2015, 08:38 PM

The "version.h" header file in include/linux/ was deprecated and removed quite some time ago. It isn't going to reappear on a system with a recent kernel, no matter what you do. Makes sense that an older driver might be looking for it, though.

You could try creating an empty dummy file:

Code:

touch /lib/modules/3.13.0-37-generic/build/include/linux/version.h