Windows
Linux
Networking
Packet Capture
Windows pktmon stop equivalent in Linux
Stops a running tcpdump process.
Windows
→
pktmon stop
Linux equivalents
pkill tcpdump
pkill tcpdump
pkill tcpdump
Overview
What this command does
Stops a running tcpdump process.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
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
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| 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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