1. Susanjane

    Windows 7 Improving Performance Scores on a 2007 Windows 7 Computer Without Hardware Upgrades

    We just downloaded Windows 7 and we love it. I have two questions, though: 1) The base score on my computer is 3.1; the Gaming Graphics is 3.1 and the Desktop Performance for Aeros is 3.4. These are the lowest scores-- the highest is a 5.1 in Disk Data Transfer Rate. Is this okay for a 2007...
    • Susanjane
    • Thread
    • 2007 hardware aero interface disk transfer rate experience score gaming graphics hardware upgrade pc performance performance metrics software solutions windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. M

    Windows 7 Low Hard Drive Experience Score

    I have a 250GB SATA 3GB/s Western Digital HD with 2 partitions, one of 30GB for 7 and the rest for my XP install. I have used HD tune to verify data transfer rates in the mid 75MB/s area at all times and yet, on the experience rating in Windows 7, it lists the HD experience as a lowly 2. Is...
    • mp3sgt
    • Thread
    • data transfer experience score hard drive hd tune partition performance sata storage issues western digital windows 7
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. B

    Windows Vista CPU at 100% - maxed out processor

    System specs: Athlon XP 2100 (1.7 Ghz) 1GB DDR Radeon 9000 (Powercolor) built in 100 LAN, AC97 Situation: Installing Vista took about an hour. I'm seriously! Booting into the desktop is painfully slow. Task Manager shows the CPU spiked to 100%, but on closer inspection, no process in the list...
    • BugMeNot
    • Thread
    • administrative athlon compatibility cpu desktop experience score graphics card hardware installation lag performance radeon resources right click safe mode services slow system specs task manager windows vista
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support