PsKill (part of PsTools - download PsKill)
Kill processes by name or process ID
Syntax pskill [- ] [-t] [\\computer [-u user] [-p passwd]] <process name | process id> Options: computer The computer on which the process is running. Default=local system -p passwd Specify a password for user (optional). Passed as clear text. If omitted, you will be prompted to enter a hidden password. -u user Specify a user name for login to remote computer(optional). -t Kill the process and its descendants. process id/name The process or processes to be killed. - Help, display the supported options.
To kill a process on a remote system requires administrative privileges on the remote system.
Examples:
Kill all instances of notepad.exe running on \\workstation64:
pskill \\workstation64 notepad
Related Commands:
PsList - List detailed information about processes
The process button of Task Manager in Windows will also identify the process ID (PID)
PsSuspend - Suspend processes (so they can be continued at a later point in time)
KILL - Remove a program from memory
Equivalent Linux BASH command:
kill - Stop a process from running, either via a signal or forced termination.