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    I'm missing a Driver

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Dave3, Apr 15, 2011.

  1. Dave3

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    I just bought the M17x R3, and reinstalled everything on the ssd I bought. Right now though, in windows experience index, I'm getting a 1.0 in Windows Aero Desktop. Also, all of my windows based graphics are very slow and the windows themselves look different. Anyone know how to fix this problem or which driver I should look for?
     
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    do u have the 460 3d, Optimus or the 6970 graphics setup?
     
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    Oh right, the AMD 6970M. I downloaded all 3 drivers on the recovery CD for them though, and still getting this issue.
     
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    Nevermind, it wasn't a driver issue I don't think but I got it resolved.

    Edit: The USB ports on the left won't work though, so I don't know which driver I need for that :S Still need help!
     
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    did u check dell.com for all the latest drivers?
     
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    Yeah, and my pc tells me i'm up to date in all of them.
     
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    hmmmm u reinstall the drivers?
     
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    which ones are the usb drivers?
     
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    When I click on download and I open the downloaded file it tells me "There are no files to download. Please go to Drivers and Downloads to select file(s)."

    NVM. Found it somewhere else. Though, when I put the volume up/down or or pause, the graphic doesn't come up telling me that I'm doing anything. Also, alienware command centre isn't working from my quick start buttons.
     
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