Killer Network Service is a software component that comes with some network adapter brands, including the Killer Wireless and Killer Ethernet adapters. It is designed to optimize network traffic for online gaming and other high-bandwidth activities, such as streaming video and downloading large files. The Killer Network Service uses advanced algorithms to prioritize network traffic and reduce latency, providing a smoother and faster online gaming and browsing experience. However, in some cases, it can cause high CPU usage, which can slow down your computer or cause other performance issues.
If you’re experiencing high CPU usage related to Killer Network Service, there are several ways to fix the issue, such as updating the driver, disabling the service, or uninstalling the software.
Here are some of the best ways to fix Killer Network Service High CPU usage.
You can stop the Killer Network Service via the Windows Services by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “services.msc” into the Run dialog box and press Enter. This will open the Services window.
- Scroll down the list of services until you find “Killer Network Service.”
- Right-click on “Killer Network Service” and select “Stop” from the context menu. This will stop the service.
- To prevent the service from starting automatically when you start your computer, right-click on “Killer Network Service” again and select “Properties.”
- In the “Properties” window, click on the “Startup type” dropdown menu and select “Disabled.”
- Click “Apply” and then click “OK” to save the changes.
After following these steps, the Killer Network Service will be stopped, and it will no longer start automatically when you start your computer. If you want to start the service again, you can do so by following these steps again and selecting “Start” instead of “Stop.”
You can switch to the High-Performance power plan on Windows by following these steps:
- Click on the Windows Start menu and type “Power Options” in the search bar.
- Click on “Power Options” from the search results to open the Power Options window.
- In the Power Options window, you’ll see several power plan options. Click on “High performance” to select it.
- If you don’t see the High-Performance power plan option, click on “Show additional plans” to expand the list of power plans.
- Once you have selected the High-Performance power plan, close the Power Options window.
By switching to the High-Performance power plan, your computer will use more power, but it will also provide better performance. This can be particularly useful if you’re using your computer for high-performance activities like gaming, video editing, or other resource-intensive tasks. However, keep in mind that using the High-Performance power plan can also reduce your battery life if you’re using a laptop. So, you may want to switch back to a power-saving plan when you’re not using your computer for high-performance tasks.
You can uninstall the Killer Network Service using the Control Panel on Windows, by following these steps:
- Click on the Windows Start menu and type “Control Panel” in the search bar.
- Click on “Control Panel” from the search results to open the Control Panel window.
- In the Control Panel, click on “Programs and Features” or “Uninstall a program,” depending on your version of Windows.
- Scroll down the list of installed programs until you find “Killer Network Service” and click on it to select it.
- Click on the “Uninstall” button above the list of programs or right-click on “Killer Network Service” and select “Uninstall.”
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
- Once the uninstallation process is complete, restart your computer.
After restarting your computer, the Killer Network Service should be completely uninstalled from your system. If you experience any issues during the uninstallation process, you can try using the Killer Network Service uninstaller, which is available on the Killer Networking website.
You can stop the Killer Network Service via Resource Monitor on Windows by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “resmon.exe” into the Run dialog box and press Enter. This will open the Resource Monitor.
- In the Resource Monitor window, click on the “CPU” tab.
- Under the “Processes” section, find “KillerService.exe” and right-click on it.
- Select “Suspend Process” from the context menu. This will temporarily stop the Killer Network Service.
- Wait a few seconds and then right-click on “KillerService.exe” again.
- Select “Resume Process” from the context menu to start the service again.
By suspending the process through the Resource Monitor, you can temporarily stop the Killer Network Service without completely disabling or uninstalling it. This can be useful if you’re experiencing high CPU usage related to the service but still want to use it for online gaming or other high-bandwidth activities. However, keep in mind that suspending the process may cause other issues with your network connection, so use this method with caution.
You can run the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) command on Windows to fix any issues related to the Killer Network Service or other system components. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the Start menu and select “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:mathematicaCopy codeDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- Wait for the command to complete. This process may take several minutes.
- Once the command has been completed, restart your computer.
The DISM command will scan your Windows system files for any issues and attempt to repair them. This can help to fix any issues related to the Killer Network Service or other system components that may be causing high CPU usage or other problems. If the DISM command doesn’t fix the issue, you can also try running the System File Checker (SFC) command to further scan and repair any damaged or corrupted system files.
Rolling back to a previous restore point on Windows can help to fix issues related to the Killer Network Service or other system components. Here’s how you can do it:
- Click on the Windows Start menu and type “System Restore” in the search bar.
- Click on “Create a restore point” from the search results to open the System Properties window.
- In the System Properties window, click on the “System Protection” tab.
- Click on the “System Restore” button to start the System Restore wizard.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to select a restore point from the available options. You should choose a restore point that was created before you started experiencing issues with the Killer Network Service.
- Once you have selected a restore point, click on “Next” and then “Finish” to start the restoration process.
- Wait for the restoration process to complete. This process may take several minutes and your computer will restart during the process.
After the restoration process is complete and your computer has restarted, your system will be restored to the previous state, including any system settings and installed programs. This can help to fix any issues related to the Killer Network Service or other system components that may have been causing high CPU usage or other problems. However, keep in mind that any changes made to your system after the restore point was created will be lost, so be sure to back up any important data before performing a system restore.