Windows pktmon stop equivalent in Linux
Stops a running tcpdump process.
pktmon stop
pkill tcpdump
pkill tcpdump
pkill tcpdump
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "pktmon stop" is used to stop packet capture. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "pkill tcpdump". Stops a running tcpdump process. This reference is grouped under Networking → Packet Capture.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows pktmon stop maps to pkill tcpdump 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 networking for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Stop packet capture
Stops a running tcpdump process.
pkill tcpdump
Stop packet capture
pkill --help
Show command help when supported
man pkill
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
pkill tcpdump
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: pktmon stop
pkill tcpdumpReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
pkill tcpdump | Stop packet capture |
pkill --help | Show command help when supported |
man pkill | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "pkill tcpdump" 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 | pkill tcpdump |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | pkill tcpdump |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | pkill tcpdump |
Same command on this distribution. |
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