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'''WinSAT''' ('''Win'''dows '''S'''ystem '''A'''ssessment '''T'''ool) is the codename for the automatic system optimiseroptimizer/tweaker built into the Home Ultimate edition of [[Microsoft]]'s upcoming [[Operating System]], [[Windows Vista]], as well as [[Windows Server "Longhorn"|Windows Server codename "Longhorn"]].

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'''WinSAT''' ('''Win'''dows '''S'''ystem '''A'''ssessment '''T'''ool) is the codename for the automatic system optimiser/tweaker built into the Home Ultimate edition of [[Microsoft]]'s upcoming [[Operating System]], [[Windows Vista]], as well as [[Windows Server "Longhorn"|Windows Server codename "Longhorn"]].

WinSAT works by running a series of tests, and then rating you computer on a scale from 1-5 (with 5 being the best). It then uses a "special algorithm" (i.e. not an average) to determine the system's overall "Windows System Performance Rating."

The scores are then used to automatically modify the system configuration, so users can get the most "bang for their buck." Advanced users may also use the scores to manually configure their system...

Advanced users may also use the scores to manually configure their system...

It comes with two basic settings, one for gaming and another for general productivity.

Besides tweaking the OS (operating system), WinSAT may be used by 3rd party applications to determine their own optimal configuration. It can instruct applications to activate, change their own configurations, or shut themselves down, in order to optimiseoptimize the software for the hardware. For example, a [[computer and video games|computer game]] may ask WinSAT for a system evaluation, and, depending on the results, turn of unnessessaryunnecessary features during gameplay, thus increasing overall performance.

==External Links==

*[http://windowssdk.msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/winsat/winsat/portal.asp MSDN: Windows SDK: Windows System Assessment]

*[http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/topics/vista/winsat.mspx TechNet: Script Center: The System Assessment Tool]

*[http://www.tgdaily.com/2005/07/11/longhorn/index.html TG Daily: Longhorn's Secret Modder Surprises]]

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