How can I install the ntsync kernel module?

[KhanhDTP]

As the title says, how can I install the ntsync kernel module for use with Wine/Proton?

 

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Linux orangepi5 6.16.4-edge-rockchip64 #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Aug 28 14:34:51 UTC 2025 aarch64 aarch64 aarch64 GNU/Linux

 

[The Tall Man]

That module is not included in the default kernel build configuration. But you can build the kernel yourself.

 

https://docs.armbian.com/Developer-Guide_Build-Preparation/

https://docs.armbian.com/Developer-Guide_Build-Commands/

 

When you run ./compile.sh, the first thing it shows you is the kernel configuration screen (image 1). Select, "Show a kernel configuration menu before compilation".

 

When it finally arrives on the configuration menu (image 2), use the forward slash key (/) for search, enter ntsync. When the result comes up (image 3), press 1 to select it. It will take you right to it. It will be highlighted (image 4). Press the M key to select it as a module. The use the right arrow to move from Select to Exit, and keep doing that until you get to where you save it. Then keep going with the rest of the process.

 

I could be wrong about this, but I think you can build the kernel only without the whole armbian image too, with this (from the second link above);

./compile.sh kernel-config BOARD=orangepi5 BRANCH=edge

 

Image 1: Select Kernel Configuration

 

Image 2: Kernel Configuration Menu

 

Image 3: Search Result - NTSYNC

 

Image 4: - NTSYNC Selection

Edited 7 hours ago by The Tall Man

[KhanhDTP]

@The Tall Man Thank you very much, I will try and fb!

[KhanhDTP]

@The Tall Man Thanks again, it works

 

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khanhdtp@orangepi5:~/Desktop$ modinfo ntsync
filename:       /lib/modules/6.16.6-edge-rockchip64/kernel/drivers/misc/ntsync.ko
license:        GPL
description:    Kernel driver for NT synchronization primitives
author:         Elizabeth Figura <zfigura@codeweavers.com>
depends:        
intree:         Y
name:           ntsync
vermagic:       6.16.6-edge-rockchip64 SMP preempt mod_unload aarch64

 

[The Tall Man]

2 hours ago, KhanhDTP said:

Thanks again, it works

 

Terrific! You're welcome!