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February 27th, 2024 17:12
DDM/DDPM, Network KVM feature
The documentation for DDM 2.x, states =
"The Network KVM is only available for selected monitors that support this function"
Which Dell Monitors support DDM 2.x Network KVM feature? We want to disable Network KVM feature. When installing DDM 2.x for our fleet, can I specify in the command line DDM 2.x not to install the Network KVM feature?
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JaEd6385
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April 1st, 2025 00:11
On DDPM auto-update (v2.0.1.16) it installs itself even though it wasn't requested in the initial install :(
Plugin is located here: C:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Display and Peripheral Manager\Plugins\NKVM
JaEd6385
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April 3rd, 2025 22:50
@DELL-Chris M There is no option in the Dell Monitor and Peripheral Manager to disable/remove the Network KVM plug-in.
The only option appears on the initial install.
The uninstall can be run manually from the plugin folder, but it doesn't seem to support a silent option which is annoying for bulk removal.
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DELL-Chris M
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March 7th, 2024 14:06
DDM/DDPM does not activate Network KVM feature by default =
User needs to check Network KVM feature from installation UI or using following commands to install the Network KVM feature =
"ddmsteup.exe /InstallFeature=networkkvm"
"launchctl setenv INS_InstallFeature NetworkKVM && open DDPM_Installer.pk"
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GlobalEngineer2
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April 16th, 2024 14:35
Related question: Is it possible to disable or uninstall the Network KVM feature without full uninstall/reinstall of DDM/DDPM?
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DELL-Chris M
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April 16th, 2024 14:39
Did you try removing the checks from the Advanced Setup screen?
George McFarland
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April 19th, 2025 10:50
@JaEd6385, how to run the uninstall? Please and thanks.
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sundog1966
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May 4th, 2025 16:00
@JaEd6385 I am hoping this fizes an issue where my laptop has gone to sleep and the Dell 3221QS is blanked out is sleep mode. When I reactivate the laptop and bring it back from sleep mode it sometimes does not see the external monitor and I have ot remove the USB cable that connects to my dock and reconnect it or he monitor to be recognized again. It happens randomly 2/3 times and has only started recently happening after Windows 11 updates in March. That is when I noticed the Network KVM notice showing up as well.
jjcollective
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June 26th, 2025 00:12
This is insane software behavior. Same as @JaEd6385, I did not enable this feature when installing DDPM. I restarted my PC only to find my wired internet connection not working ("unidentified network"). Restarted my PC again and noticed a notification that said the "Network KVM will be activated soon." At first, I thought it was some type of malware since I never installed a network KVM. Nope - just Dell's software behaving as if it were malware. I ran the uninstall per @JaEd6385's post and my internet instantly worked again.
@DELL-Chris M please pass on my frustrations to the appropriate team. If I don't click to install the network KVM feature, I never want it to be automatically installed for me. Thx.