Kernel configuration is invalid error while trying to install paragon ufsd professional drivers for HFS+
Solution 1
I just want to share how I solved my problem regarding the installation of Paragon Professional UFSD drivers for HFS+ and NTFS in case anybody else run into similar problems.
I created a support Ticket at Paragon and got a new build that supports Ubuntu 16.4.2lts with 4.8 kernel.
No need to run make oldconfig etc...
But be aware, you still need to install the build-essentials, dkms and source code (headers):
sudo apt-get install build-essential
sudo apt-get install dkms
sudo apt-get install linux-generic
sudo apt-get install linux-signed-generic
good luck Olaf
Solution 2
Reinstall Linux Headers or copy the file
sudo apt install --reinstall linux-headers-$(uname -r)
sudo cp /usr/src/linux-headers-5.8.0-43-generic/include/generated/autoconf.h /usr/src/linux-headers-5.8.0-44-generic/include/generated/
sudo apt install --reinstall build-essential
sudo apt install --reinstall dkms
sudo apt install --reinstall linux-generic
sudo apt install --reinstall linux-signed-generic
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olaf
Updated on September 18, 2022Comments
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olaf over 1 year
short question:
While running the install.sh Skript for Paragon UFSD drivers I get the Error message:
ERROR: Kernel configuration is invalid."; \include/generated/autoconf.h or include/config/auto.conf are missing."$ Run 'make oldconfig && make prepare' on kernel src to fix it."; \
How can I run "make oldconfig && make prepare" and does that make sense?
Disclaimer:
I know this question was asked in context of NVIDIA driver, but it was answered by suggesting other ways to install NVIDIA not telling how to run the make command (Installing NVIDIA Driver: Error Run 'make oldconfig && make prepare' on kernel src to fix it."). In another question the problem was solved but the person who asked can not remember how ("ERROR: Kernel configuration is invalid").
Context for my question:
I am trying now for several days to install the Paragon-147-PRE_NTFS_Linux_9.4_Pro UFSD drivers for full read&write NTFS and HFS+ filesystem support. The drivers officially support Ubuntu 16.04LTS. After crunching my old Linux installation I use a fresh install of Ubuntu 16.04.2LTS (downloaded from the UBUNTU website) with nothing but the standard installation, though I run it on a triple boot system (Windows7, elementary, Ubuntu) if that matters.
I installed the build-essentials, dkms and linux-headers:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get dist-upgrade sudo apt-get install build-essential sudo install dkms sudo apt-get install linux-generic sudo apt-get install linux-signed-generic uname -a Linux notebook 4.8.0-39-generic #42~16.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Mon Feb 20 15:06:07 UTC 2017 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
As far as I know I match all requirements (hardware and installed software) listed in the paragon manual (http://download.paragon-software.com/doc/ntfs_hfs_linux_9_4_user_manual.pdf):
»build-essential« ist bereits die neuste Version (12.1ubuntu2). gcc (Ubuntu 5.4.0-6ubuntu1~16.04.4) 5.4.0 20160609 g++ (Ubuntu 5.4.0-6ubuntu1~16.04.4) 5.4.0 20160609 GNU Make 4.1 Gebaut für x86_64-pc-linux-gnu GNU ld (GNU Binutils for Ubuntu) 2.26.1 kmod version 22 -XZ -ZLIB -EXPERIMENTAL dkms: 2.2.0.3
I unpacked the Paragon driver package and started the install.sh skript (note on the "out of range" warning: I previously tried it on 4.4. kernel without that warning but the same final error message):
viejo@notebook:/usr/tmp/ufsd/Paragon-147-PRE_NTFS_Linux_9.4_Pro$ sudo ./install.sh By installing this software you accept the terms of End User License Agreement listed in License file. Continue installing? [yes/no/read]. yes Current kernel version is out of supported range. Proceed at your own risk? [yes/No] yes Searching and removing previously installed UFSD driver in /lib/modules/4.8.0-39-generic/ Would you like to mount NTFS/HFS+ volumes with UFSD driver automatically? [yes/no] yes Automount configured Would you like UFSD driver to rebuild after kernel updates? [yes/no] yes Setting DKMS configuration Preparing to install ERROR (dkms apport): binary package for paragon-ufsd: head not found Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 4.8.0-39-generic (x86_64) Consult /var/lib/dkms/paragon-ufsd/head/build/make.log for more information. Can't prepare driver configuration cat: /var/lib/dkms/paragon-ufsd/head/4.8.0-39-generic/x86_64/log/make.log: Datei oder Verzeichnis nicht gefunden
In the make.log I found this error message:
... make[2]: Verzeichnis „/usr/src/linux-headers-4.8.0-39-generic“ wird betreten test -e include/generated/autoconf.h -a -e include/config/auto.conf || ( \ echo >&2; \ echo >&2 " ERROR: Kernel configuration is invalid."; \ echo >&2 " include/generated/autoconf.h or include/config/auto.conf are missing."$ echo >&2 " Run 'make oldconfig && make prepare' on kernel src to fix it."; \ echo >&2 ; \ /bin/false) ... cc1: all warnings being treated as errors /usr/src/linux-headers-4.8.0-39-generic/scripts/Makefile.build:289: die Regel für Ziel „/$ make[3]: *** [/var/lib/dkms/paragon-ufsd/head/build/ifslinux/ufsdjnl.o] Fehler 1 /usr/src/linux-headers-4.8.0-39-generic/Makefile:1491: die Regel für Ziel „_module_/var/l$ make[2]: *** [_module_/var/lib/dkms/paragon-ufsd/head/build] Fehler 2 make[2]: Verzeichnis „/usr/src/linux-headers-4.8.0-39-generic“ wird verlassen Makefile:150: die Regel für Ziel „sub-make“ scheiterte make[1]: *** [sub-make] Fehler 2 make[1]: Verzeichnis „/usr/src/linux-headers-4.8.0-39-generic“ wird verlassen Makefile:94: die Regel für Ziel „ufsd.ko“ scheiterte make: *** [ufsd.ko] Fehler 2
when looking for the source-code files and the config-file as suggested in the Paragon Manual troubleshooting it seems to me, that I have everything needed:
viejo@notebook:/usr/src/linux-headers-4.8.0-39-generic$ ls arch Documentation include Kconfig mm scripts tools zfs block drivers init kernel Module.symvers security ubuntu certs firmware ipc lib net sound usr crypto fs Kbuild Makefile samples spl virt viejo@notebook:/boot$ ls abi-4.4.0-64-generic memtest86+.bin abi-4.8.0-36-generic memtest86+.elf abi-4.8.0-39-generic memtest86+_multiboot.bin config-4.4.0-64-generic System.map-4.4.0-64-generic config-4.8.0-36-generic System.map-4.8.0-36-generic config-4.8.0-39-generic System.map-4.8.0-39-generic efi vmlinuz-4.4.0-64-generic grub vmlinuz-4.4.0-64-generic.efi.signed initrd.img-4.4.0-64-generic vmlinuz-4.8.0-36-generic initrd.img-4.8.0-36-generic vmlinuz-4.8.0-39-generic initrd.img-4.8.0-39-generic vmlinuz-4.8.0-39-generic.efi.signed
I do not know how to proceed. I would be greatful for any help or hint where I can get more information.
Olaf
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Alpi Murányi about 3 yearsFor me, reinstalling the headers package helped (and there was no need for copying the header file). Thanks!