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3 Easy Ways to Remove Smartbyte From Your Windows PC
Remove the app from your PC and get better Internet speed
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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While a slow Internet speed usually points to issues with the network settings, there are certain apps to blame too, and one of them is Smartbyte.
This software comes from Dell, and it’s usually installed by default. It seems that these apps can cause issues, so this is why many choose toremove preinstalled softwareon their PCs.
In today’s guide, we’ll show you what this app is and how to properly remove it.
What is SmartByte, and do I need it?
SmartByte app is shipped along with Dell devices and can be categorized asbloatware in Windows. So, if you were wondering, SmartByte Drivers and Services are not viruses.
While the app’s objective is to optimally allocate bandwidth to various network-related processes, it often lowers the Internet speed.
A user reported that the Internet speed increased from 100 MBPS to 400+ MBPS after uninstalling SmartByte. For some, it may be available only as a SmartByte Network service and a driver, while others get a built-in app.
Most users don’t really need the app or even the related service and driver running. It’s usually found to affect the functioning of the computer, and it’s best that you uninstall SmartByte since updates released for it are yet to address the problem.
How do I remove Smartbyte.exe from my PC?
1. Via Settings
It’s one of the simplest ways to uninstall SmartByte in Windows and shouldn’t take you more than a minute. Also, if you were facing issues earlier, we recommend restarting the computer for the changes to come into effect and for the increased Internet speed to reflect.
2. Via the Control Panel
Control Panel, too, offers an option to uninstall apps on the computer, but you would find a fairly smaller number listed here as compared to theSettings.
3. Use an uninstaller software
Another option, and often the preferred one, is to use an effectiveuninstaller softwareto remove SmartByte from Windows.
When you use software for the job, it will remove all related files, delete the registry entries and revert other changes made by SmartByte.
Removing the app helps fix things when you find SmartByte Telemetry to consume high disk. If you want to reinstall the app, all you need to do is perform a driver update on your Dell PC using the Dell Update feature or get it from theofficial website.
How do I turn off SmartByte on my Dell?
Also, if SmartByte keeps reinstalling every time,remove the program from Startup apps. Besides, find out how toincrease the Wi-Fi speed on a laptopin case you are facing issues with that.
If you, too, have encountered issues with Smartbyte, tell us more about it in the comment section below.
More about the topics:Dell computer issues
Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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