Should I remove Killer Performance Driver Suite?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #23,716
United States Rank #13,273
Reach 0.0078%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.6.2010 |
0.65% |
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1.6.1893 |
1.30% |
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1.6.1856 |
0.65% |
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1.6.1851 |
3.90% |
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1.6.1811 |
0.65% |
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1.5.1859 |
10.39% |
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1.5.1852 |
6.49% |
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1.5.1847 |
2.60% |
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1.5.1844 |
12.34% |
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1.5.1805 |
1.95% |
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1.5.1804 |
0.65% |
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1.5.1784 |
2.60% |
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1.5.1757 |
1.30% |
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1.5.1627 |
0.65% |
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1.5.1618 |
11.69% |
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1.5.1608 |
27.92% |
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1.4.1580 |
5.19% |
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1.4.1503 |
4.55% |
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1.4.1494 |
1.95% |
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1.4.1474 |
0.65% |
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1.4.1468 |
1.30% |
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1.4.1466 |
0.65% |
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Killer Performance Driver Suite
by Rivet Networks
Overview
Killer Performance Driver Suite is a software program developed by Rivet Networks. The most common release is 1.5.1608, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 79 files and is usually about 15.25 MB (15,991,630 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 88% of users of Killer Performance Driver Suite come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Killer Networking\Killer Control Center\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B9FBAB73-EDD9-4D36-93EA-B783BFBF0257}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 15.25 MB
Files installed by Killer 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 Performance Driver Suite?
You can uninstall Killer 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 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 Performance Driver Suite.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 96%
Win 7 (SP1) 4%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
96.10% |
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Windows 7 |
3.90% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Home |
53.25% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
37.01% |
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Windows 10 Home Single La... |
3.25% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.95% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
1.30% |
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Windows 10 Education |
0.65% |
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Geography
88.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
88.05% |
France |
3.98% |
United Kingdom |
1.59% |
Australia |
1.20% |
Netherlands |
1.20% |
Germany |
0.80% |
Italy |
0.80% |
Austria |
0.40% |
Canada |
0.40% |
Spain |
0.40% |
Philippines |
0.40% |
Singapore |
0.40% |
South Africa |
0.40% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
72.81% |
|
MSI |
18.42% |
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Acer |
5.26% |
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Alienware |
1.75% |
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Medion |
0.88% |
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ASUS |
0.88% |
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Common models |
Dell XPS 13 9360 |
19.86% |
|
Dell XPS 13 9370 |
15.07% |
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Dell XPS 15 9560 |
14.38% |
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Dell XPS 15 9570 |
4.79% |
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Micro-Star Co., Ltd. GS65... |
2.05% |
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Micro-Star Co., Ltd. MS-7... |
2.05% |
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