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The thread concerns a user questioning why Windows 8 reports the lowest index score, indicating poor performance, with another user clarifying that their system received a higher score and discussing installation details. The original poster explains their installation method, and subsequent comments offer troubleshooting tips, such as burning the ISO at a slower speed and verifying the ISO integrity. Overall, the conversation revolves around ensuring proper installation to achieve accurate system performance ratings, with a positive tone towards troubleshooting.
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XJLanzaro

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This can't be right, it's the lowest score on the index. Why does windows 8 give it such a poor rating?
 

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I think I might reinstall, but I would download the ISO file again, check the Sha 1 Hash to ensure a good download (Hash Tab works by installing, then check file properties, you will now see a tab for Sha 1 Hash), burn to DVD with a maximum 4X burn (the native Win 7 and Win 8 OS burner does a great job of this), reboot to the DVD and Clean Install for the best installation.
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XJLanzaro said:
This can't be right, it's the lowest score on the index. Why does windows 8 give it such a poor rating?
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It isn't. I have the same chip and my index scores it as 7.4.

How did you install Windows 8 Preview? Did you download and burn a disk or?
 

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I burned it onto a DVD and installed on a partition next to Windows 7.
 

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How fast did you burn the iso XJ? Also does the rest of the install seem ok? I only ask as I know from personal experience that if the iso isn't burnt correctly or the download wasn't a clean one then problems like the one you posted about can become apparent. What about Metro icons, are they working ok?
 

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The ISO burned in about a half hour. Everything else seems to be working ok.
 

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Well the tip is only to burn at 4x. Any faster and it's not good. I had a problem with windows index on one install but resolved it by re-installing.
 

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I think I might reinstall, but I would download the ISO file again, check the Sha 1 Hash to ensure a good download (Hash Tab works by installing, then check file properties, you will now see a tab for Sha 1 Hash), burn to DVD with a maximum 4X burn (the native Win 7 and Win 8 OS burner does a great job of this), reboot to the DVD and Clean Install for the best installation.
 

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