xxUSBSentinel

by thereisnotimev2.0.5

Last updated May 14, 2026

USB kill-switch — shuts down the PC when a mapped USB device is removed

Install with winget

$ winget install --id thereisnotime.xxUSBSentinel --exact --version 2.0.5

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

Map any USB device as a kill-switch key. When it is removed while the sentinel is armed, the machine shuts down immediately. Designed to make recovering encrypted drive keys as hard as possible if someone physically seizes your machine.

Installers · v2.0.5

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for xxUSBSentinel.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install xxUSBSentinel on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id thereisnotime.xxUSBSentinel --exact --version 2.0.5. winget downloads the installer from thereisnotime and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install xxUSBSentinel silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id thereisnotime.xxUSBSentinel --exact 2.0.5 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall xxUSBSentinel via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id thereisnotime.xxUSBSentinel --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from xxUSBSentinel's Apps & Features entry.

Is xxUSBSentinel free?

xxUSBSentinel is distributed under PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/thereisnotime/xxUSBSentinel) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does xxUSBSentinel work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls xxUSBSentinel directly from the publisher.

How do I keep xxUSBSentinel up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id thereisnotime.xxUSBSentinel --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of xxUSBSentinel from microsoft/winget-pkgs.