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    New Driver issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Mattymira, Jul 6, 2012.

  1. Mattymira

    Mattymira Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, i recently installed the newest beta drivers.. and while it works really good on a few of my games, i keep gettin BSOD. My question is.. how do i find the original drivers that came with my laptop? Ive tried to reinstall windows.. but when it gets to where i need to choose an HDD, it says none are compatible :(

    Specs are 7200 rpm 750g HDD
    32 gb SSD cache drive
    12 gigs of ram
    650m 2g video card

    pls help :(
     
    Mattymira, Jul 6, 2012
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    PyroDonkey Notebook Consultant

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    This should direct you to Dell drivers.
     
    PyroDonkey, Jul 6, 2012
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    Alienware-Frank_L Company Representative

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    This ^^
    Did you finished the windows re-installation or are you still running the factory version?
     
    Alienware-Frank_L, Jul 6, 2012
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    Mattymira Notebook Enthusiast

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    Factory version... i couldnt figure out how to continue passed the part where it asks which HDD i wanna choose
     
    Mattymira, Jul 6, 2012
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    Ok, in that case proceed to clean install the drivers.
    1. Uninstall all Nvidia software from control panel(it might take you several restarts)
    2. Run Driver Sweeper(choose nvidia video and then clean), restart
    3. Install the other Nvidia Driver, restart
     
    Alienware-Frank_L, Jul 6, 2012
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