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SIW (System Information for Windows) is a diagnostic tool that provides detailed hardware and software information about a Windows PC. In the WindowsForum.com community, users discuss using SIW to identify CPU speed discrepancies related to AMD Cool & Quiet technology, particularly on Windows 7 RC builds. It is also recommended as a helper tool during fresh Windows installations to generate an HTML report of installed software and system details. Additionally, some users compare SIW's reported Windows expiration dates against Microsoft's WINVER command, noting occasional discrepancies. These discussions highlight SIW's utility for troubleshooting, system inventory, and verifying system information on Windows systems.
  1. Stransky

    Windows 7 CPU Speed Display Issue in Win7: Identifying Cool & Quiet Compatibility

    Hi I have installed CpuZ and SIW on my PC running Win7 RC Bld 7100 and both programmes when run show my CPU Speed as 1349.5Ghz at 6.75 multiplier. My PC is as per my signature. I also have Win XP Pro installed on a separate HDD and both these programs installed and they show the correct speed...
    • Stransky
    • Thread
    • bios settings compatibility cool & quiet cpu performance cpu-z diagnostics hardware hdd multiplier operating system performance performance issues siw system information windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. R

    Windows 7 Fresh install Helper tools

    Here's a couple of tools that will save you many hours on a clean install of Win 7: SIW - Run this little program to save an HTML page full of info about your current Windows install; most importantly, it shows you all the software installed on your PC. Get it here Unknown Device...
    • ricksheeley
    • Thread
    • clean install desktop tools digital help tools gtopala hardware installation productivity tools setup guide siw software system information technical assistance troubleshooting unknown device user contributions utility windows 7 windows tools zhangduo
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. J

    Windows 7 Expiry Date - SIW or MS WINVER -- Who's correct.

    Hi all I have a little point of confusion with SIW and Winver for X-64 build 7077. SIW reports expiry date as 6 June 2010 Winver reports expiration date as Mar 2nd 2010. Who'se telling the truth and who'se the "Big fibber". slmgr report as "Permanently activated" so that's no good as a 3rd...
    • jimbo45
    • Thread
    • activation confusion control block error reporting expiry operating system siw windows 7 winver x64 build 7077
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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