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    Weird glitch since W8 install

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by flalex, Dec 13, 2012.

  1. flalex

    flalex Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ever since ive installed Windows 8. Everytime my computer comes back from sleep my windows will not maximize ( they minimize to taskbar as soon as i click them and keep doing so for 2-3 minutes ) i cant do anything for 2-3 minutes except keep on clicking my browser till it finally stays up and doesnt close on me.
    Also when i close my lid the computer enters sleep. but when i open it i have to click the power or it will not resume by itself like it used to. anyway to do that? im considering reverting back to W7...
     
    flalex, Dec 13, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Have you tried updates and/or clean installation?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 14, 2012
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    flalex Notebook Enthusiast

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    everything is up to date. clean install no, if i have to clean install i might as well revert to w7
     
    flalex, Dec 14, 2012
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    Just my opinion but I think you should do a clean install and use Win7 anyway.. Why anyone would use 8 for devices other than phone or tablet is beyond me. :)
     
    Dienz, Dec 16, 2012
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