Should I remove Killer Ethernet Performance Driver Suite?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #32,272
United States Rank #18,434
Reach 0.0041%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.6.1841 |
8.75% |
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| 1.6.1811 |
2.50% |
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| 1.4.1494 |
50.00% |
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| 1.4.1468 |
6.25% |
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| 1.3.1460 |
32.50% |
|
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Killer Ethernet Performance Driver Suite
by Rivet Networks
Overview
Killer Ethernet Performance Driver Suite is a program developed by Rivet Networks. The most used version is 1.4.1494, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 48 files and is usually about 4.32 MB (4,525,203 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 10. While about 90% of users of Killer Ethernet Performance Driver Suite come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Austria.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Killer Networking\Killer Control Center\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E92F68E4-3535-4883-A95A-CFC5BD7A747F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.32 MB
Files installed by Killer Ethernet Performance Driver Suite
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KillerEventLogMessages.dll - Killer Network Service Event Log Messages
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KillerNetworkServicePS.dll - Killer Network Service PS
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CustomizeInstallFirstRun.exe - Killer Network Service (Customize Install First Run)
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KillerNetworkService.exe
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KillerControlCenter.exe - Killer Control Center
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RNService.dll - Killer Control Center Service
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RNUserControls.dll - Killer Control Center User Controls
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RNUtils.dll - Killer Control Center Utils
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RNUX.dll - Killer Control Center User Interface
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speedtest.exe - Speedtest utility
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DevExpress.RichEdit.v15.2.Core.dll (by Developer Express) - XtraRichEdit(tm) SUITE SOFTWARE COMPONENT PRODUCT (DevExpress.RichEdit.Core)
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DevExpress.XtraRichEdit.v15.2.dll (by Developer Express) - DevExpress.XtraRichEdit
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DevExpress.Office.v15.2.Core.dll - DevExpress (tm) SUITE SOFTWARE COMPONENT PRODUCT (DevExpress.Office.Core)
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DevExpress.Pdf.v15.2.Core.dll - DXperience (tm) SUITE SOFTWARE COMPONENT PRODUCT (DevExpress.Pdf.Core)
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DevExpress.Pdf.v15.2.Drawing.dll - DevExpress.Pdf.Drawing
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DevExpress.XtraCharts.v15.2.dll - XtraCharts(tm) SUITE SOFTWARE COMPONENT PRODUCT (DevExpress.XtraCharts)
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DevExpress.XtraCharts.v15.2.Extensions.dll - DevExpress.XtraCharts.Extensions
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DevExpress.XtraCharts.v15.2.UI.dll - DevExpress.XtraCharts.UI
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DevExpress.XtraCharts.v15.2.Web.dll - DevExpress.XtraCharts.Web
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DevExpress.XtraCharts.v15.2.Wizard.dll - DevExpress.XtraCharts.Wizard
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DevExpress.XtraVerticalGrid.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.XtraVerticalGrid
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KillerNetworkManager_Router.dll - KillerNetworkManager_Router
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DevExpress.XtraBars.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.XtraBars.Design (DevExpress.XtraBars)
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DevExpress.XtraGauges.v15.2.Core.dll - DevExpress.XtraGauges.Core
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DevExpress.Sparkline.v15.2.Core.dll - DevExpress.Sparkline.Core
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DevExpress.Printing.v15.2.Core.dll - DevExpress.Printing.Core
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DevExpress.XtraPrinting.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.XtraPrinting
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DevExpress.XtraTreeList.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.XtraTreeList
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DevExpress.Charts.v15.2.Core.dll - DevExpress.Charts.Core
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DevExpress.XtraEditors.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.XtraEditors
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DevExpress.BonusSkins.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.BonusSkins
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DevExpress.XtraLayout.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.XtraLayout
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DevExpress.XtraNavBar.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.XtraNavBar
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DevExpress.Utils.v15.2.UI.dll - DevExpress.Utils.UI
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DevExpress.XtraGauges.v15.2.Win.dll - DevExpress WinForms (DevExpress.XtraGauges.Win)
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DevExpress.XtraGrid.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.XtraGrid
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DevExpress.Utils.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.Utils
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DevExpress.Data.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.Data
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DevExpress.Web.v15.2.dll - DevExpress.Web
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DevExpress.Web.ASPxThemes.v15.2.dll - ASPxThemes (DevExpress.Web.ASPxThemes)
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RNTypes.dll - RNTypes
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KillerNetworkServiceLib.dll
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RN_Skin.dll
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SpeedTestDLL.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- KillerNetworkService.exe runs as a service named 'Killer Network Service' (Killer Network Service x64).
How do I remove Killer Ethernet Performance Driver Suite?
You can uninstall Killer Ethernet Performance Driver Suite from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Killer Ethernet Performance Driver Suite, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Killer Ethernet Performance Driver Suite.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #32,272
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Geography
90.30% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.30% |
| United Kingdom |
3.73% |
| Austria |
0.75% |
| Canada |
0.75% |
| Spain |
0.75% |
| France |
0.75% |
| Hong Kong |
0.75% |
| Ireland |
0.75% |
| Japan |
0.75% |
| Poland |
0.75% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
55.00% |
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| Alienware |
36.25% |
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| Acer |
6.25% |
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| MSI |
2.50% |
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Common models |
| Dell XPS 8930 |
47.50% |
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| Alienware Alienware Auror... |
21.25% |
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| Alienware Alienware 17 R4 |
6.25% |
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| Dell G7 7588 |
6.25% |
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| Acer Predator G9-793 |
5.00% |
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| Alienware Alienware 17 R3 |
2.50% |
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