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    Alienware have a Windows 8 Version?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ss8em, Nov 1, 2012.

  1. ss8em

    ss8em Notebook Geek

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    I have an R4 and would like to upgrade. I know I can just do the Windows Upgrade but I like the Alienware customization.
     
    ss8em, Nov 1, 2012
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    Shadoweb Newbie

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    When I was looking into it yesterday the second choice for the m17x has a "add windows 8" button, click that, then hit customize.
     
    Shadoweb, Nov 1, 2012
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  3. DDDenniZZZ

    DDDenniZZZ Notebook Deity

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    I think the original poster meant the alienware theme such as the alienware login window and desktop which has the alienware branding on it? I guess they are lost when upgrading to windows 8.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Nov 1, 2012
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  4. ss8em

    ss8em Notebook Geek

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    Yes this is what I'm talking about
     
    ss8em, Nov 1, 2012
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  5. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Windows 8 makes it easier to change your logon image. Just follow these steps:

    • Press Win button+C (or move the mouse cursor to the upper or lower right corner of the screen) to see the Charms bar.
    • Choose Settings > Change PC Settings
    • Choose Personalise from the left list
    • On the right side you can click Browse to choose your new logon image
    • Navigate to your image and click Choose picture (right lower corner)

    You can find the default Alienware logon image here:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...ook-feel-after-clean-install-windows-7-a.html


    To change the OEMLogo, the one you see when you choose Computer properties follow these steps (similar to Windows 7).

    I'll also upload the OEMLogo i use on my Alienware systems.

    View attachment LOGO.BMP
     
    katalin_2003, Nov 1, 2012
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    This is completely accurate. You will be able to restore the look and feel without many workarounds on Windows 8.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 2, 2012
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  7. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, no need for an Alienware bundled Windows disc. Just install stock Windows 8 from Microsoft, and the OS itself along with several third-party apps should help you customize your Windows 'look and feel' just the way you like it!
     
    Prasad, Nov 2, 2012
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  8. V-Moda

    V-Moda Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for the tips! :D
     
    V-Moda, Nov 3, 2012
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  9. signex

    signex Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks was looking around for the same thing.
     
    signex, Jul 11, 2013
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