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    I can't change the lights in my M17x R4..can you help me please?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Froddo, Feb 1, 2019.

  1. Froddo

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    Hi guys,

    I have a problem with my Alienware M17x r4 and the command center application. I don't know why but the laptop has a default lights configuration and I'm able to change it in the command center application but as soon I as reboot the laptop these defaults lights are back again.
    I tried the reinstallation of the command center but still the same situation :(

    Can you help me please?
    Thank you in advance!!
     
    Froddo, Feb 1, 2019
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    Have you applied the settings?
     
    Mastermind5200, Feb 1, 2019
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    When you set your lights to something you have to save or apply your changes. If it is not working then it could be an operating system conflict. Are you on windows 7, 8 or 10?
     
    EepoSaurus, Feb 1, 2019
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    Yes, I apply the settings and actually I can close the command center, but as soon as I reboot the system the default lights appear again.
    I'm on W10...any idea?
    Thank you guys!
     
    Froddo, Feb 8, 2019
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    Any help please? Thanks!!
     
    Froddo, Feb 19, 2019
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    Get used to the default lights?
     
    2CPU, Mar 3, 2019
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    Thanks for your incredible help!, but I prefer to have the option of change them.
     
    Froddo, Mar 4, 2019
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    Did you install the newest CC version available on the Dell website?
     
    Last edited: Mar 5, 2019
    M18x-oldie, Mar 4, 2019
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    Try a different HDD with fresh OS install w latest drivers.
     
    2CPU, Mar 5, 2019
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    I think that this is my last option...and I have no other options :(
    Thank you for your help guys!!
     
    Froddo, Mar 8, 2019
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