SmartByteTelemetry.exe is an executable file that is part of the SmartByte Drivers and Services software package developed by Rivet Networks for Dell computers. This file is typically located in the C:\Program Files\Rivet Networks\SmartByte directory.
SmartByte Drivers and Services is a software suite designed to optimize network performance for specific applications. It prioritizes streaming video and other high-bandwidth activities to ensure smooth performance and reduce buffering. This is particularly useful for users who frequently stream video or play online games.
Some users have reported that it can consume a significant amount of CPU resources, which can slow down your computer. If you're not frequently streaming video or playing online games, or if you're noticing performance issues, you might consider removing it.
If you find the network optimization features useful and are not experiencing any performance issues, there's no need to remove it. It's always a good idea to make sure that any software you're considering removing isn't critical to your system's operation.
Description: SmartByteTelemetry.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. SmartByteTelemetry.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (typically C:\Program Files\Rivet Networks\SmartByte\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 96,520 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 30,912 bytes and 6 more variants.
The SmartByteTelemetry.exe file is not a Windows system file. The SmartByteTelemetry.exe file is digitally signed. The SmartByteTelemetry.exe file is a Windows scheduled tasks. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The program has no visible window. It is a Verisign signed file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 23% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If any problems with SmartByte Drivers and Services occur, you can uninstall it from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as SmartByteTelemetry.exe. Therefore, you should check the SmartByteTelemetry.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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had troubles with my computer, was hacked for the first time in 20yrs. used this for the first time ever to help clean an restore my computer.
Illegales Tool von Dell um Telemetriedaten des Dellrechners abzurufen Michael
Summary: Average user rating of SmartByteTelemetry.exe:
based on 1 vote with 2 user comments.
One user thinks SmartByteTelemetry.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving SmartByteTelemetry issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with SmartByteTelemetry. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the SmartByteTelemetry.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Michael
Summary: Average user rating of SmartByteTelemetry.exe: based on 1 vote with 2 user comments. One user thinks SmartByteTelemetry.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.