Xiret for Windows

An open-source tool for PC devices

Xiret is a free and open-source program that was developed by 0x43616c for computers. This utility tool provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for the Windows Experience Index (WEI) that was used in PC devices running the Windows operating system. This index was a popular metric that was used to measure and rate system performance. This tool was created using the C# programming language and is compatible with all versions of the OS that featured this index.

What is the Windows Experience Index?

The Windows System Assessment Tool (WinSAT) is a feature that was introduced in the Windows operating system since its Vista iteration. Its main function is to measure system performance based on the capabilities of its hardware and report it as a Windows Experience Index score. This score includes five subscores: CPU, memory, 2D graphics, 3D graphics, and disk. The main index score is equal to the lowest one from these branch scores.

Unfortunately, WinSAT and its Windows Experience Index features were removed from Windows when version 8.1 was released. This is where Xiret comes in by bringing back this popular metric tool using a simple, customizable, and easy-to-use interface. This tool allows you to generate WEI scores with minimal effort, which you can then save as images or text files. Best of all, it is also a portable program, meaning you won't need to install it to start using it.

Additionally, you have options to run either Normal or In-Depth Assessment tests, to see how much performance your system is capable of. One important thing to keep in mind is that you should only treat these scores as reference points. As detailed and as comprehensive as these assessments may be, they are still not a substitute for real-world usage scenarios or even benchmarking tools that conduct more complex and thorough tests on your system's hardware.

Bringing back a classic

The Windows System Assessment Tools and the Windows Experience Index scores that it provided were popular for a reason. It offered users a simple and easy way to assess their systems and get an understanding of how well they performed. Using Xiret, you can take advantage of this metric tool again on your modern PCs. If you were a frequent user of WEI scores before, this tool is one of the best alternatives and is highly recommended.