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Pidof Command: Kill All Processes By Name
Use for kill all processes by name with Pidof. Exact CLI syntax to kill all processes by name using Pidof.
When to use this: Use for kill all processes by name with Pidof.
Command Syntax
kill $(pidof <name>)kill $(pidof <name>)Live Command Builder
Final Command
kill $(pidof <name>) Command Breakdown
kill is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to kill all processes by name using Pidof.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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