VMARK Beta Setup File (For first time installtion)  
VMARK Beta 2.6.0 Update  
Microsoft .net framework 3.5.  
Windows Media Encoder 9 Series.  
Windows Media Encoder 9 Hot Fix for Vista.  

Beta 2.6.0

1. Reset baseline.
2. Expend database to store 2D/3D tests.
3. Optimized code to reduce test time.
4. Automatically copy Encoder 9 profile if the MS Encoder 9 doesn’t contain profile.



Beta 2.5.0
1. Enhance GUI.
2. Add integrated Internet browser.
3. Add benchmark result validation feature in the result screen and benchmark manager screen.
4. Add data adapter to submit benchmark result.
5. Add sent notification email to user based on the valid email address user provided. 6. Receive and present validation details to user.



Beta 2.0.0
1. Use Microsoft .net 3.5 Framework.
2. New GUI. A master screen hosts all activities so it makes navigation easier.
3. Optimize code to reduce test time. Average from 30% to 40% percentage less compared to beta 1.4.0.
4. Added foundation to consume Internet and XML web services. Added data adapter to send and receive data from vmark-live.com central server.



Beta 1.2.0: 1.Add second Multithreaded Test.
2.Add the Audio Decompression/Video Encoding test to the task list.
3.Add the Mathematics Calculation test to the task list.
4.Combine the File Compression and file Decompression test to the File Compression/Decompression test
5.Combine the File Encryption and file Decryption test to the File Encryption/Decryption test.
6.Combine the Image Compression and Decompression test to the Image Compression/Decomprssion test
7.Combine the Memory Write and memory Read test to the Memory Write/Read test
8.The new system benchmark task list

Note:
1.No test will be added to the system benchmark task list.
2.I found a website that will host VMark database and web service.
3.I am working on the new web application that will allow VMark clients report issues and submit score automatically as well as share information and perform verification process.

Beta 1.1.5:
1.Added the audio decompression and video encoding test. It is a separate test for now. I will add it into the system benchmark test after users test it. In order to run this test. Users need to install Microsoft Encoder 9. *.dll files and *.dat in the attachment need to present in the application directory
2.Added the “Stop” button in the main screen. It stops the current benchmark test and releases all system resources
3.Removed all temporary working files
4.Speed up the process of test results in the benchmark result screen
5.Allow users to display more than one result screens in the benchmark manager

Beta 1.1.2:
1.Ram will display in bank/slot with associate size.
2.The User screen will close once user clicks the save button.
3.Fixed benchmark percentage number in the benchmark manager screen.
4.Fixed the screenshot file format in the benchmark result screen and review benchmark screen.
5.Spelling mistakes fixed. Beta 1.1.1: 1.Added a feature in the result screen and review result screen to allow user take a screenshot programmatically.

Beta 1.1.0:
1.Test data file size reduces to 4Mb instead of 20MB. The new data file is sysics.dat. The application doesn’t need the test3.dat any more.
2.Collect the service pack version of operating system if it is available.
3.Collect the physical size of hard drives.
4.Added the XML read, write and process to the task list.
5.Changed the Multithreaded test to File Write, Image Compression, File Encryption and File Compression. The new test takes advantage of multi-core processors. Depending on the processor, the processor’s usage will stay at 100% for up to 60 seconds and the core temp may move up to 25c.
6.Added user information screen to collect user information.
7.In test result screen, allow user to save the result/score along with current system information.
8.Add the benchmark manager screen. In this screen, user can review all results with associated system information. By right click, users are able to view test details and delete the result record. This lays out the groundwork of sharing test results between different users.

Beta 1.0.3:
1.Spelling mistakes fixed.
2.Prompt user if one of data files was missed.

Beta 1.0.2:
1.Minor Spelling mistakes fixed
2.Change the reference system from E2180 to E2140.
3.Combine the system information and benchmark scores in one screen.

Beta 1.0.1:
1.First release.