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[Razor VinT]

Microsoft just released an update designed to boost the performance of Windows 7's underlying graphics platform. This update contains the following new functionality, performance improvements, and solutions to issues:

• This update provides new functionality and performance improvement for the graphics platform.
  
• This update provides performance improvements when you print from XPS-based applications to GDI-based print drivers.
  
• This update resolves some streaming issues that are related to Media Foundation.

Download Update for Windows 7 x86 (32 bit)
Download Update for Windows 7 x64 (64 bit)

KB 2454826

[Villain]

not sure if i need the update, as how i have not noticed any problems, but i will download and apply anyway, thanks!

[Frylock86]

Check your WU first, I had this installed last patch Tuesday.

[Dr. Doom]

I just installed it, and well... it appears to be faster than before. I mean opening Computer and other Folders, not sure about gaming, I have a 5.0 Windows Experience Index Rating Score on my Laptop, so most games work smooth with or without the update (depends on the game settings of course), however the overall desktop performance does really seem to work faster, on the other hand... it could be my imagination.

[PimpPharaoh]

it wont let me install. says its not compatible :S
i have service pack 1 RC installed. would that be a problem?

[FalseAgent]

NOW I know where my speed increase came from. I knew something was up with my laptop, it just felt a little snappier. I think this update is it!

the best updates are always performance increase updates! Now make windows 8 faster than windows 7 and i'll buy it!

[splitfire]

someone plzzzzz upload it for meeee
i dont have a good relationship with MS, if you know what i mean

[Dr. Doom]

someone plzzzzz upload it for meeee
i dont have a good relationship with MS, if you know what i mean

It checks if you have a genuine Windows anyway, besides it wants the Windows Update service to be enabled. So what's the point? I installed it on my retail and on my pirated version if you must know.

[Villain]

For some reason the Genuine Authenicator would not run on Chrome (the alternative version that is, DUH) so i had to actually run IE to get the download, but not before IE9 crashed three times (some website error). I guess that shows that MS's website is not fully compatable with IE9.

Anyway, i got it installed and such. Cant say i see a performance upgrade, but it is nice having it, just in case.

[ThunderROM]

It's listed in Windows Update.

[club90]

For some reason the Genuine Authenicator would not run on Chrome (the alternative version that is, DUH) so i had to actually run IE to get the download, but not before IE9 crashed three times (some website error). I guess that shows that MS's website is not fully compatable with IE9.

Anyway, i got it installed and such. Cant say i see a performance upgrade, but it is nice having it, just in case.

why do you always have to be so negative

[Frylock86]

For some reason the Genuine Authenicator would not run on Chrome (the alternative version that is, DUH) so i had to actually run IE to get the download, but not before IE9 crashed three times (some website error). I guess that shows that MS's website is not fully compatable with IE9.

Anyway, i got it installed and such. Cant say i see a performance upgrade, but it is nice having it, just in case.

I have yet to IE9 crash on me. Try disabling addons if you have any.

[barttheman]

im not sure but maybe there is a slight speed increase when opening different types of media files (divx movies, mp4 files, rmvb files, wmv and etc.).