Windows 10: How do I manually uninstall Intel Computing Improvement Program?

I've been using Geek uninstaller for years now, it's really good.
And it's a portable: Geek Uninstaller - Download

 

Hi all,

I use the Intel Driver & Support Assistant to quickly check for Intel driver updates on my Ultrabook. I know I can dig for the drivers manually, but the tool makes it quick.

I need to update the version, but it keeps getting stuck on the step regarding the Intel Computing Improvement Program. I uninstalled previous DSA versions but this didn't get removed. It shows up in Apps & Features, but the uninstaller hangs too.

What does it actually install? How can I manually remove it?

:)

 

External monitor randomly stopped working

Hi,

This problem has come back again - it's happened several times now. I was prompted to update my Nvidia driver and as soon as it updated, the external monitor stopped working. I've tried the following:

- hardware troubleshooter

- uninstalling the Nvidia graphics driver and reinstalling an earlier one

- uninstalling the Nvidia display adapter

- manually installing the Intel HD 530 graphics driver (I get an error saying it's not compatible with my PC, even though it is the correct one)

- manually installing the Intel HD 530 graphics driver after uninstalling the Intel HD 530 display adapter (I get an error saying my PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements)

- manually installing the Intel HD 530 graphics driver with compatability mode (makes no difference)

- lots of restarting the PC between steps

The computer is a Dell Inspiron 15-7559.

I never had an issue like this in years of Windows 7. Do you know how it can be resolved? Thanks.

 

Windows Build 16299.15 - System Process Consuming High CPU - PCs Sluggish or unresponsive

Last year, it was revealed the IRST Driver could be a likely culprit. IRST, which stands for Intel Rapid Storage Technology, is a storage driver developed by Intel for use with a variety of storage configurations; such as RAID (redundant array of inexpensive
disks) and SATA drives. Modern operating systems such as Windows 10 no longer require IRST driver and can manage such configurations out of the box.

AHCI which stands for Advance Host Controller Interface has been supported out of the box since Windows Vista. If you happen to have Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver installed, you can uninstall it to see if it improves stability. If there is a specific
reason you need to keep IRST, then you can try updating it using either the Intel Driver Update Utility or download the latest IRST driver manually and install it. You should check the manufacturers website for your computer model for the latest IRST.

How to uninstall IRST:

Press Windows key + X

Click Programs and Features

Scroll down then select Intel Rapid Storage Technology, right click it then click uninstall.

 

Have you tried a third-party uninstaller like Revo Uninstaller? For a good overview of what's out there, see Tim Fisher's Lifewire story "17 Free Uninstaller Programs." Of the ones mentioned therein, I'll personally endorse Revo Uninstaller, Geek, Wise, and Ccleaner. That would be what I would try next. Let's see what else the community has to recommend...
HTH,
--Ed--