SmartByte Telemetry: How it Works and What to Do About It

Is your Dell computer a good choice? Do you notice a slower Wi Fi connection on your computer than other devices? You might have a small, yet often overlooked problem. You can easily fix the slow downloading speeds with Dell once you are aware of it.

What exactly is SmartByte Telemetry and how can it help you?

It is an excellent example of “If it’s not broke, don’t fix them.” The SmartByte service was created to enhance your internet experience. SmartByte Telemetry (also known as SmartByte Network Service) was created by Rivet Networks in order to prioritize activities that use more Wi-Fi bandwidth. Rivet Networks was the one that actually created SmartByte Telemetry Killer Wireless. . It is now owned by Intel.

SmartByte’s idea is to stream video simultaneously with checking Facebook or Instagram. SmartByte will provide more bandwidth for video, as ordinary web applications don’t need as much. It was the theory anyway.

SmartByte can sometimes be used as both a service or driver. You might also have the SmartByte App or Dell Cinemastream app if your Dell Inspiron G3, G5, G5 or G7 has a SmartByte service and driver. Both of these apps use SmartByte’s driver and service.

How Does SmartByte Impact Other Things?

SmartByte can also cause problems if slower Wi Fi speeds are not important to you Dropping User Datagram Protocol packets (UDP), in Windows 11, KB5006674 Check if your version is up-to-date in October 2021.

What can I do to update SmartByte so it works?

Dell continues to distribute SmartByte, and asserts that it Works with Windows 11. . It would be reasonable to assume that this problem will have been fixed in the latest version, as it has been a problem since around 2017. It seems they aren’t.

Dell Knowledge Base Articles are available as recent as January 2022 Troubleshooting network performance problems, They point to SmartByte. The slow speed problem is not fixed by updating SmartByte.

What can I do to fix the SmartByte issue?

While Dell recommends updating SmartByte to make it more efficient, it is highly unlikely this will improve things. Two options are available. There are two options. One is to disable SmartByte. The other is to uninstall SmartByte completely. These should be done before you do any of them, Run an internet speed test Save the test results. After you have finished disabling SmartByte or uninstalling it, perform another speed test to see if the results are consistent with your previous ones.

SmartBytes will not be affected if SmartBytes’ second option is superior. If either the second or third one are the same, there may be another reason for the slowdown. It is important to determine why you are experiencing slow downloads.

SmartByte: How do you disable it?

SmartByte can be dismantled instead of being uninstalled completely. SmartByte might work under some circumstances. You might be able to find the right solution Zoom meetings SmartByte is more efficient, however You can stream 4K video are made even worse by it. Perhaps you simply want to be certain that SmartByte really is Your Wi-Fi speed problems are not your fault.

1. Select the Start Search for menu Services. . Open Services when it is available.

2. Find the SmartByte service. Simply click on the service you wish to stop and type smartbyte. You can only terminate SmartByte by selecting it, then clicking the select button Stop The service can be found in the description section or by clicking the stop button on the toolbar.

3. SmartByte can be disabled by double-clicking on it SmartByte Service Properties window opens.

4. Change the Startup type from Automatic to Disabled. Stop If the service status isn’t currently stopped, press this button. You can select OK To close the window.

5. SmartByte’s status has been cleared Startup Type is Disabled.

You can check your internet speed by comparing it with the previous. SmartByte could be at fault if your internet speed is much higher than it was before. SmartByte might need to be completely removed.

How to Uninstall SmartByte: Apps & Features Method

Did disabling SmartByte improve your download speeds? You might want to uninstall SmartByte if it does. It’s simple.

1. Click the right-click icon to open the Start menu, or type the key combination Win + + X. Apps & Features.

2. In the Apps & Features Window, open the keyboard and start typing smartbyteIn the search box. All apps using SmartBytes are included in the search results. It’s possible to see it in this example SmartByte Drivers and Services and the SmartByte app. Also, you may see CinemaStream app.

3. Click on one of these apps to choose it Uninstall. Uninstall again.

4. You may also receive an alert indicating that you will need to reboot your computer after uninstalling. Please select OK To continue, close the Uninstaller and then restart your computer.

SmartByte Uninstallation: The Control Panel Method

This way to remove SmartByte from your computer is for old-school technologists. We still access everything via the Control Panel

1. Select the Start Start typing by selecting the menu control Find the right product Control Panel. . After you have found it, click on the link to open it.

2. In the Control Panel, Programs and Features option.

3. In the Programs and Features Window, locate and choose SmartByte Drivers and Services, Uninstall.

4. An prompt will appear asking you to confirm that you wish uninstall SmartByte Drivers and Services. Please select Yes.

5. Uninstallation is quick and simple.

SmartByte Drivers and Services are uninstalled when the progress bar window vanishes. This can be verified by checking that the program is not listed under the Features and Programs window. This program is not available in Services.

Are There Other Issues with SmartByte?

SmartByte is a combination of a service provider and a driver. You know how getting rid of drivers and services can lead to problems. It won’t create any issues in this instance. SmartByte can be used as a utility. You’ll notice that all of our network drivers remain. Yours may look a bit different.

All drivers necessary for Wi-Fi will continue to work as before. There will not be any harm. Some users reported other issues with their Dell computers were solved. Many people have reported that their problems with VPNs and FTP stopped. If you feel that SmartByte was causing problems, you may reinstall it.

What did you get from removing SmartByt?

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We are curious to hear how SmartByte was removed from your life. We’d love to hear from you in the comment section. Send this article to someone you know who is experiencing slow speeds on a Dell.