| EDR Product | Unload Command | Difficulty | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | sentinelctl.exe unload --token X | High (requires token) | | CrowdStrike | CSFalconctl -u -t X | High (requires token) | | Microsoft Defender | MpCmdRun.exe -RemoveDefinitions | Low (but reloads quickly) | | Carbon Black | CbDefense.exe --unload --password X | Medium | | Traditional AV | net stop <service> | Very Low |
When the cloud console cannot reach the endpoint. Prerequisites Before you start typing, ensure you have: Sentinelctl.exe Unload
Some security software locks the Sentinel driver file ( aksfridge.sys or hasplms.sys ). unload releases the file handle, allowing you to replace or repair the driver without rebooting. | EDR Product | Unload Command | Difficulty
: Some scenarios require unloading all sub-modules (Shadow, Log, Agent, Monitor): sentinelctl.exe unload -slam -k "YOUR_PASSPHRASE" Common Use Cases : Some scenarios require unloading all sub-modules (Shadow,
That’s a concise and useful piece of information for anyone dealing with endpoint protection.