Should I remove SmartByte?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #31,180
United States Rank #18,081
Reach 0.0044%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 71.67 days
468.74 days >
Average installed length: 246.29 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.1.511 |
94.25% |
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1.0.438 |
5.75% |
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SmartByte
by Rivet Networks
Overview
SmartByte is a program developed by Rivet Networks. The most used version is 1.1.511, 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 62 files. A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 10. While about 89% of users of SmartByte come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Netherlands.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Rivet Networks\SmartByte\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{C5C94041-0EE5-44CE-A664-3F702A171F66}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Files installed by SmartByte
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KillerNetworkServicePS.dll - Killer Network Service PS
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SmartByteNetworkService.exe - SmartByte Network Service
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RNService.dll - Killer Control Center (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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SmartByte.exe - SmartByte
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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.XtraCharts.v15.2.dll - XtraCharts(tm) SUITE SOFTWARE COMPONENT PRODUCT (DevExpress.XtraCharts)
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DevExpress.XtraCharts.v15.2.UI.dll - DevExpress.XtraCharts.UI
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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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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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Common.Logging.Core.dll (by http://netcommon.sourceforge.net/) - Common Logging Framework
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Common.Logging.dll (by http://netcommon.sourceforge.net/)
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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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RNDBWM.exe - Rivet Networks Dynamic Bandwidth Manager
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KillerNetworkServiceLib.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- SmartByteNetworkService.exe runs as a service named 'SmartByte Network Service' (SmartByte Network Service).
How do I remove SmartByte?
You can uninstall SmartByte 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 SmartByte, 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 SmartByte.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Geography
88.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
88.73% |
United Kingdom |
3.52% |
Netherlands |
2.11% |
United Arab Emirates |
0.70% |
Australia |
0.70% |
Germany |
0.70% |
Spain |
0.70% |
France |
0.70% |
Italy |
0.70% |
KE |
0.70% |
Singapore |
0.70% |