SYSmark 2004 SE was released in December 2003 by the Business Application Performance Corporation (BAPCo), a non-profit consortium of leading computer industry publications, independent testing labs, PC hardware manufacturers, semiconductor manufacturers and software publishers. It supports Windows XP and Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 4) operating systems, and requires a minimum of 256 MB RAM, a CPU frequency of 650 MHz or above, and 7.0 GB free hard disk space. It also supports eight non-English languages, such as Chinese, French, and Japanese.
However, some users may encounter problems when running SYSmark 2004 SE on newer hardware or software configurations. For example, some users have reported that SYSmark 2004 SE fails to run on Windows Vista or Windows 7, or that it gives inaccurate results on multi-core processors or SSD drives. To address these issues, some patches and hotfixes have been released by BAPCo or by third-party sources. These patches and hotfixes are designed to improve the compatibility, stability, and accuracy of SYSmark 2004 SE on newer platforms.
Patches and Hotfixes for SYSmark 2004 SE
One of the official patches for SYSmark 2004 SE is patch 1 hotfix 1, which was released in October 2017 by BAPCo. This hotfix fixes a bug that causes SYSmark 2004 SE to crash when running on systems with more than 16 logical processors. It also updates the McAfee VirusScan component to version 8.8. To apply this hotfix, users need to unzip the archive and run the installer as administrator.
Another official patch for SYSmark 2004 SE is patch 1 hotfix 3 v2.0.1.89, which was released in August 2018 by BAPCo. This hotfix fixes a bug that causes SYSmark 2004 SE to fail to run on systems with Intel Optane memory. It also updates the Adobe Acrobat component to version 11.0.23. To apply this hotfix, users need to unzip the archive and run the installer as administrator.
A third official patch for SYSmark 2004 SE is patch 1 hotfix 4 v2.0.1.91, which was released in January 2019 by BAPCo. This hotfix fixes a bug that causes SYSmark 2004 SE to fail to run on systems with AMD Ryzen processors. It also updates the Microsoft Office component to version 16.0.10827.20181. To apply this hotfix, users need to unzip the archive and run the installer as administrator.
In addition to these official patches and hotfixes, there are also some unofficial patches and hotfixes that have been created by independent developers or enthusiasts. These patches and hotfixes may offer additional features or enhancements for SYSmark 2004 SE, such as support for newer operating systems, higher resolutions, or faster storage devices. However, these patches and hotfixes are not endorsed or verified by BAPCo, and may cause unexpected errors or inconsistencies in the benchmark results. Users should use these patches and hotfixes at their own risk.
Conclusion
BAPCo SYSmark 2004 SE is a useful tool for measuring the performance of a PC based on real-world applications. It simulates the usage patterns of business users in the areas of Internet Content Creation and Office Productivity. However, it may not work properly on newer hardware or software configurations without applying some patches or hotfixes. Users should check the official website of BAPCo for the latest updates and information on SYSmark 2004 SE.
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