The Windows Vista Interface: Up Close and Personalized

When you first start Windows Vista, you’re greeted with the Welcome Center, which contains information about your current configuration, shortcuts to common tasks, and offers from Microsoft. Clicking the Show More Details link leads to the System dialog box, shown in Figure 1-1, which includes a more detailed look at system information, shortcuts to system configuration tools, and a performance rating called the Windows Experience Index.

The System Control Panel provides a detailed look at current configuration and performance details. Click the Windows Experience Index link to break down the overall performance rating by component.

Figure 1-1. The System Control Panel provides a detailed look at current configuration and performance details. Click the Windows Experience Index link to break ...

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