Solved Desktop performance for Windows Aero lower after Windows 7 reinstall

[Cminor15]

I reinstalled my operating system. All my other performance scores are the same except performance for Aero dropped from 6.7 to 5.7.

I downloaded the drivers for my computer model from Dell and installed them in the order Dell said to. Some of the drivers didn't install, so I moved on until I got to internet and from there I updated automatically. I'm guessing the ones that got skipped might have messed something up?

When I try to update automatically from Dell, these Intel drivers never work. It says they installed successfully but when I scan for updates again they always show up again:

Intel 8 Series Chipset Device Software Driver
Intel(R) Management Engine 9.0 Components Installer

(Intel 8 Series Chipset Device Software Driver also repeatedly shows up as an update on my other computer of the same model, so I don't think this is anything to worry about.)

When I tried to automatically update with an Intel update program, it could not automatically update; I believe it said it was because custom drivers were installed.

This is a new computer, so everything should be working. I'm just trying to get that score up to where it should be. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[maxie]

Hi Welcome to Sven Forums ... You are correct the Series 8 Chipset is a custom Driver ...


What is the Model Number of your Computer ? ...


Have you checked the Chipset Version that you have Installed ? ...


Does the Date correspond with the Version on the Dell Website ? ...

 

[Cminor15]

I just got it working. I installed some drivers again, got 6.6. Closed all programs running (Chrome, etc) and got 6.7. Interesting.

I appreciate the reply though. Thank you.

 

[maxie]

Most welcome