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    Driver for Alienware 17 2013 for Windows 10

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by agent_mulder, Nov 14, 2015.

  1. agent_mulder

    agent_mulder Notebook Consultant

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    The official Dell website doesn't have all driver for Windows 10. A lot of stuff are missing like command keys and all so when Fn + HDMI is pressed, nothing works also no splash screen anything. So I'm confused whether we can install Windows 7 drivers on Windows 10 or what.
     
    agent_mulder, Nov 14, 2015
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  2. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    the fn + f9 you're referring to is not a driver it is the OSD app that controls it...just install the version suitable for 8.1.
     
    thegh0sts, Nov 14, 2015
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    agent_mulder Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah I just couldn't remember the name :p. Thanks man
     
    agent_mulder, Nov 14, 2015
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    Did you do a clean install?

    Im just curious because I want to upgrade but also didn't know what drivers to use.

    If you upgraded did you get a BSOD during the install process?
     
    LinkinForcer, Nov 14, 2015
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    Not sure if this will work, but I will be trying it out myself today so I can report back. But there is an option to run the drivers in compatibility mode.

    https://social.technet.microsoft.co...rdware-device-driver-using-compatibility-mode
    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ndows-10/a97bbbd1-9973-4d66-9a5b-291300006293

    UPDATE:
    This seems to have worked! I just ran the compatibility troubleshooter and followed the instructions. There have been some lock up, and freezing, but it is significantly better than previous times.
     
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  6. agent_mulder

    agent_mulder Notebook Consultant

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    Yup, had to do clean Install
     
    agent_mulder, Nov 16, 2015
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