Microsoft readies new ‘don’t blame Windows’ tool

Microsoft has begun privately beta testing a new tool, known as “Windows Advisor,” which is aimed at helping consumers better pinpoint why their Windows machines might not be up to snuff.

Microsoft officials have been saying that Windows — and especially the much-maligned Windows Vista — isn’t to blame for all of users’ PC problems. Faulty drivers and badly written apps are often behind users’ unhappiness with their new PCs. Microsoft is making sure that users will be able to place blame where it belongs with Windows Advisor.

From a source with access to the private beta information Microsoft made available to testers earlier this month. From my personal experience, I have not seen much problem and am happy with Vista in general. It is fast and stable and with SP1, my high XP game framerates has returned. Most of the issues I have seen are from the display drivers. The sleep issues that were known to have been bugging some of you were solely due to some shoddy display drivers from Intel and nVidia.

Much of the issues that had bugged Vista users when it was first launched are now things of the past. But I can see the purpose of launching the Windows Advisor now. It may seem like an overkill from the technology point of view but from the PR side, it is a much needed ammunition against the bad press that Vista has received. Instead of going through the media to explain that it isn't Vista's fault, Microsoft has choosen to let the Advisor convince you to point your fingers somewhere else.