Windows System Assessment Tool a machine's hardware capabilities. WinSAT would remain a key focus throughout development of the operating system before its release to manufacturing. WinSAT in Windows Vista and Windows 7 performs the following tests: While running, the tests show only a progress bar and a "working" background animation. Aero Glass is deactivated on Windows Vista and Windows 7 during testing so the tool can properly assess the graphics card and CPU. In Windows 8, WinSAT runs under the maintenance scheduler every week. The default schedule is 1am on Sundays. The maintenance scheduler collates various OS tasks into a schedule so the computer
Features new to Windows Vista display, the operating system will move the window back to the primary display so that it remains visible. Application developers can also respond to changing monitor conditions. While a presentation is active, Windows Vista disables idle sleep timers and system notifications, and may optionally enable a variety of settings specified by the user. Presentation settings that users may customize include the ability to disable the screen saver, adjust volume levels, temporarily display a specific background image on the display and/or change its position, and to automatically enable these presentation settings with individual display configurations. Windows Vista also introduces an Aero