x264 HD Benchmark 5.0
by graysky
updated by Adrian Wong & Dashken

Having Trouble Running The Benchmark?

We successfully tested this version on a variety of hardware and Windows operating systems before releasing it. However, it is possible that you may still face problems running it. Usually, it would involve UAC or administrator privileges.

If you have UAC (User Access Control) enabled, it is best to disable it before running this benchmark. Why? The benchmark includes CPU-Z that will automatically generate your system specifications and place them in the report along with your benchmark results. The problem is that UAC will prevent CPU-Z from launching when it is called by our script.

To overcome this, we created a Visual Basic Script to disable UAC before running the benchmark, and then re-enabling it after the benchmark is complete. However, you will need to reboot after that to reactivate UAC.

If the benchmark still doesn't run after you disable UAC, it may be because you did not enable your Adminstrator account. To do that, follow these instructions :

• Right-click My computer and select "Manage"

• Then "Local Users and Groups"

• Then "Users"

• Then right-click the Administrator account and select "Set Password..." and setup a password.

• Now right-click it again and select "Properties" and make sure the "Account is disabled" is NOT checked.

• Click OK and exit.

Still Cannot Get It To Run?

If you still can't get x264 Benchmark 5.0 to run, try running it in a command prompt :

• Open a command prompt window by going to Start -> Accessories -> Command Prompt.
• Navigate to the folder where you installed x264 Benchmark 5.0
• Run bench_script.bat

If it fails, note the error message and post it in this forum thread. Be sure to post your system specifications and operating system as well.

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