Can't update Vista Experience score/rating

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I initially got a rating of 1 using Vista Ultimate on my PC with the low
number due to the video card. I upgraded my card with no problem but now I
cannot update my score. I click the update link and it starts but just
stalls with the indicator about 5-10% of the way through. I've tried it
multiple times with reboots, etc. in between and always the same result even
after leaving it run 3-4 hours.
I'm always logged on as an administrator and I have been able to run Aero
but still no change from the 1 score.
Any ideas on why or how to remedy?
Thanks,
BR
 
Hi brapp--

Can you help me figure out besides lol being a manipulative hardware
marketing tool what possible substantive purpose that score (WEI or the
Windows Experience Index) which is not an accurate reflection of some
cutting edge hardware serves?

Ferrari 1000: The Windows Experience Index (WEI)
http://notgartner.wordpress.com/2006/12/29/ferrari-1000-the-windows-experience-index/


The Windows Experience Index is a number which rates the hardware and
software configuration on your machine as it relates to its ability to run
Windows Vista. The one number you get is actually a base score which is
actually the lowest of a number of sub-component scores. Wikipedia has a
great entry with several links which describes which tests are performed in
order to determine the scores.

If you have a Vista machine handy you can get in and look at the Windows
Experience Index by clicking on Start and typing “performance†into the
search box, then selecting “Performance Information and Tools†from the
results (usually the second in the list).

See also:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Experience_Index

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/experienceindex.mspx


CH
 
Chad Harris wrote on 5/16/2007 :
Hi brapp--

Can you help me figure out besides lol being a manipulative hardware
marketing tool what possible substantive purpose that score (WEI or the
Windows Experience Index) which is not an accurate reflection of some cutting
edge hardware serves?

Ferrari 1000: The Windows Experience Index (WEI)
http://notgartner.wordpress.com/2006/12/29/ferrari-1000-the-windows-experience-index/


The Windows Experience Index is a number which rates the hardware and
software configuration on your machine as it relates to its ability to run
Windows Vista. The one number you get is actually a base score which is
actually the lowest of a number of sub-component scores. Wikipedia has a
great entry with several links which describes which tests are performed in
order to determine the scores.

If you have a Vista machine handy you can get in and look at the Windows
Experience Index by clicking on Start and typing “performance†into the
search box, then selecting “Performance Information and Tools†from the
results (usually the second in the list).

See also:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Experience_Index

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/experienceindex.mspx


CH
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Because if your score isn't high enough, you can't run Aero.
 
But the orig poster states he IS able to run aero, so Chad's right... who
cares about the WEI ?
 
BR:
Also check the video card mfgr's website to make sure you have the most
recent, Vista-compatible drivers for that new video card. Many WEI
malfunctions are due to balky drivers.
 
I did download and install the Visiontek ATI drivers for Vista right after
install and updated them.
 
Yes Aero does run but movement such as scrolling seems a bit slow or choppy
and actually I turned it back off. I basically am curious to see what the
Vcard upgrade did to the score and find out my next lowest link that maybe I
can upgrade. I really didn't find anything that wonderful about Aero to
warrant spending the $ to replace my 512mb of RAM with 1gb though and that
now is probably my weak link for Aero to run smoothly.

It just sticks in my craw that MS has this "wonderful" WEI tool that dies
during the scanning for Aero compatability! It won't even cancel and I have
to end task to get out of it. Kind of a real POS product if you ask me.
Otherwise I like Vista. I expected needing hardware updates on a 5 year old
machine but was more than bummed at how many of my not too old MS software
products are not supported for Vista. More planned obsolecense I guess.
BR
 
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