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    How to get OSD working in Windows 8?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by GamerGuy2012, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. GamerGuy2012

    GamerGuy2012 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Upgraded my M17xR4 from win7 to win8 pro. Everything working well except the old OSD display isn't appearing. All I get is a windows-style volume control in upper left corner.

    I tried uninstalling the OSD, reinstalling both the old version of it and the newer x64 version. Neither one seems to be appearing. Anyone else solve this similar problem? Thanks
     
    GamerGuy2012, Nov 5, 2012
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    sherrypizza Notebook Consultant

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    I got OSD working on my R3 under Win8 x64. Using Dell's official driver.
     
    sherrypizza, Nov 5, 2012
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    have you tried using a program like CCleaner to clean out your registry after you reinstall? Just an idea. :)
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 5, 2012
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    u're running latest A09 bios? if yes, seems like the problem is in bios.. i have the same problem but in M18x R2 with latest A08 bios.
     
    Heihachi88, Nov 5, 2012
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  5. GamerGuy2012

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    Yes running A09 bios in legacy mode, with latest Dell x64 OSD driver and latest command center release. No OSD and some media bar buttons like eject don't work.
     
    GamerGuy2012, Nov 6, 2012
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    Alienware-Pablo_R Company Representative

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    Try this. Uninstall the OSD driver >> Turn on .netframework3.5 in Programs & Features >> Install this version >> Having .netframework activated should make the driver work fine.
     
    Alienware-Pablo_R, Nov 6, 2012
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    Well that was the newer version OSD I already had installed. Uninstalled and reinstalled it to make sure, making sure the .net 3.5 was still checked (it already was). Still doesn't want to work.
     
    GamerGuy2012, Nov 7, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    We have recently uploaded an article about this to our website. Check it out!
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 8, 2012
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    Hey gamerguy. You are not alone. I did the same as you, upgraded to win8 pro and updated all the drivers, and the OSD is trash. i've tried uninstalling, reinstalling, all the advice that has been offered on the forums but the OSD stlll does not work. I still get windows built in OSD which is something i guess but im super annoyed by all of this.
     
    Arrowblade, Nov 10, 2012
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    Hi,

    I am new to this website as a consequence I do not know if I am in the right thread but to explain my problem shortly, I have got a M17x R1 and installed win8 x64. Everything just work fine except OSD and wifi cause it appears the radio is turned off (probably because of OSD). Do you have any suggestions to get it work ?

    Thanks
     
    popipe, Nov 18, 2012
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  11. llelitell

    llelitell Notebook Guru

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    currenty using the new alienware 17 r5 day one it's showing the Windows 8 build in OSD instead of the alienware OSD.

    Anyone able to help ?
     
    llelitell, Jul 9, 2013
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