Vista's PC-rating tool gets a revamp
C|Net | at | by Mike
Microsoft has reworked the PC assessment tool in Windows Vista after fielding complaints from hardware makers--but the changes may not be enough to completely quell concerns.
In May, the software maker promised to make changes to the Windows System Performance Rating tool, which aims to assess how capable a machine is of harnessing the upcoming operating system's new features. Critics were unhappy with the way it presented scores and how it came up with its ratings.
High ImpactWhat's new:After fielding complaints from hardware partners, Microsoft has overhauled a Windows Vista tool that assesses how well a PC performs with the updated operating system.Bottom line:The changes still don't provide a fair picture of a computer's abilities, some partners are saying privately. More tweaks may be needed, if Microsoft wants to avoid ruffling feathers.