---
name: "kernel_halt"
section: "9"
platform: "linux"
package: "linux-manual-3.2"
version: "3.2.78-1"
release: "Debian 7 (Wheezy)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/kernel_halt"
---

# kernel\_halt(9)

halt the system

## NAME

kernel\_halt - halt the system

## SYNOPSIS

**void kernel\_halt(***void***);**

## ARGUMENTS

*void*

no arguments

## DESCRIPTION

Shutdown everything and perform a clean system halt.

## COPYRIGHT