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    Problem on M17x R4 with Windows start menu

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by G_R_E_E_N, Jul 22, 2012.

  1. G_R_E_E_N

    G_R_E_E_N Notebook Enthusiast

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    Greetings from Denmark.

    One or two times a day, sometimes more, the windows start menu just disappear. The only way I can get it back, is if I press CTRL + ALT + DELETE and close explorer and open it again, or if I restart the laptop... What a mess...

    I have tryed to reinstall windows many time but with no change to the problem.

    Is there anyone with the same problem or anyone knows any fix to the problem, would I be very greatfull.

    Phillip Green.
     
    G_R_E_E_N, Jul 22, 2012
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  2. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    Definitely a problem with Windows. Try posting to this forum: General Discussion - Windows 7 Forums
    The people in Sevenforums really know what they're doing and have gotten me fixed up many a time.
     
    radji, Jul 22, 2012
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  3. G_R_E_E_N

    G_R_E_E_N Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thx man.. I try that
     
    G_R_E_E_N, Jul 23, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 23, 2012
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  5. G_R_E_E_N

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    - Alienware-L_Porras

    I have formatted the hard drive several times, but the problem is still there, so system restore can't help if formatting doesn't help :/
     
    G_R_E_E_N, Jul 23, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Have you tried running the PSA ? At the startup press F12 and select diagnostics and write down any errors you get.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 23, 2012
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I always had that problem when I ran the fan made Alienware screen saver. Do you happen to have that on your machine by any chance?
     
    bigtonyman, Jul 23, 2012
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    good catch! That could be also making that. Do you run that now?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 23, 2012
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  9. G_R_E_E_N

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    OMG I feel stupid now ;) of course that could be the problem.. Are you talking about the one with the alienhead on fire? Because that's the screensaver I use right now... I really hope it will help disable it :rolleyes: .. I'll return tomorrow with the answer :)

    And thank you for your support and time "- Alienware-L_Porras"
     
    G_R_E_E_N, Jul 23, 2012
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    yup that is the exact screen saver I was referring to. Switch to a different one and your problem should magically go away. :p
     
    bigtonyman, Jul 23, 2012
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    Awesome let us know :) :) :)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 23, 2012
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  12. G_R_E_E_N

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    Jep, problem solved! Thx alot :cool:
     
    G_R_E_E_N, Jul 24, 2012
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    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    Gotta love it! Just a faulty screensaver to make Windows go all funny...gotta love Microsoft.
     
    radji, Jul 24, 2012
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  14. G_R_E_E_N

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    exactly. I was almost about to send my laptop back for repair :p hehe. thank god it was just the screensaver
     
    G_R_E_E_N, Jul 24, 2012
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    Great job tony.

    These forums are a good send, the really are lol.
     
    Joe85, Jul 24, 2012
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