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The Windows Experience Index is a built-in tool in Windows Vista and Windows 7 that measures the performance capabilities of a computer's hardware components, including processor, memory, graphics, and disk. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover issues such as the assessment failing to complete on certain builds, like Windows 7 build 7048, where errors occur during Direct3D 10 ALU and Windows Media encoding tests. Users also seek advice on improving low video experience scores, such as a 2.8 rating on an Nvidia GeForce 6600, and ask for recommendations on better graphics cards for Vista. The tag 'windows index' refers to this performance rating system and related troubleshooting.
  1. J

    Windows 7 W7 x-64 build 7048 - Cannot complete Windows assesment) Otherwise good

    Hi guys I seem to get an error "Cannot Complete Windows assesment when running this on build 7048. gets as far as Running the Direct3D 10 ALU assessment -- then takes a LONG time (> 5 mins approx hard disk light going bonkers) evntually you get a few more tests and then it fails at Windows...
    • jimbo45
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    • build 7048 compatibility crash direct3d dual boot encoding ie8 installation legacy applications microsoft performance registry superfetch system snappiness user experience vmware windows 7 windows assessment windows index windows search
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. J

    Windows Vista what is vista checking for video experience values

    I have a new sys that all is rated over 5 in windows experience index except my Nvidia Geforce 6600 that is a lowley 2.8 what is windows using as a reference on the cards and any one know a good card to use for vista thanks for any help. All the best Jim
    • jim
    • Thread
    • geforce graphics card hardware upgrade nvidia performance system requirements tech support video experience windows index windows vista
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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