My internet browser on m17x

hi i just got my alienware laptop few days ago. and i notice that when i started up my computer my internet browser will cover the full screen of the laptop but then few mins later when i try to go full window browser. there is 0.5inch on the top that is not covered. i tried to drag the window up but it still wont let me any help????? im running on 1900x 900

 

if i remember correctly this is caused by the alienfusion-application.

try to disable the "toaster32.exe" (via taskmanager) and see if this fixes the problem.

 

Try dragging the browser back and forth till its between fullscreen and windowed. it should fix it. Temporarily. it's a minor inconvenience.

hey mrm2x, if u need help getting rid of optimus, pm me and i'll help

 

will i get any problem if i disable the "toaster32.exe" like graphic and performance?

 

alienfusion is alienwares power/energy-management-software.

since windows7 has its own very powerful tool to do this, in my opinion you dont need alienfusion.

in short: no, you wont get any problems by disabling this program.

@zoolian: thx, appreciated but i already placed a new order for one M17x without optimus.

 

This is caused by a process called toaster.exe. This process belongs to Dell DataSafe Local Backup. One simple way is to uninstall this software. But it seems that this software is integrated into Dell factory image restore, I am not sure it is safe to uninstall. I checked the startup service shown in the msconfig, and found a familiar name, which is SoftThinks Agent Service.SoftThinks is the software vendor who provides this problematic software. So here is the way to get rid of the process toaster.exe:

Open control panel
Double click on the ‘Administrative Tools’
Double clikc on the ‘Services’
Scroll down and find the ‘SoftThinks Agent Service’, change the startup type to ‘Disabled’, and then click ‘OK’.
Restart your computer, problem solved .

Source:
Night Walker: Small top margin/gap on Windows 7 desktop, Dell computer

 

thx got it !