Windows with High Precision Event Timer (HPET) I installed windows 7 with HPET disabled in BIOS. Then if you do: bcdedit /set useplatformclock true -> with HPET enabled windows won't boot bcdedit /deletevalue useplatformclock -> disables HPET from an administrative cmd console When HPET is enabled in BIOS but disabled in Window then Windows will move slower than usual.