Slow system performance when using Intel® Killer™ Control Center
Content Type: Troubleshooting | Article ID: 000058995 | Last Reviewed: 02/11/2025
Some users have experienced high CPU usage caused by the Intel® Killer Control Center, often with the inability to update or effectively uninstall the Intel Killer Control Center. This issue usually happens due to older versions of the software running on the latest version of Windows® 10.
If your system is running slowly due to high CPU usage, try disabling the Killer Network service. To do this:
Once you have stopped the service, your computer should be more responsive.
Next, perform a clean installation of the latest Intel® Killer Control Center.
If performance issues continue after following these instructions, contact Intel Support using the link in the banner below.