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    Problems with m17x r 3 6990m

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ps2gamer02, Sep 15, 2013.

  1. ps2gamer02

    ps2gamer02 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im having alot of problems with my graphics card drivers. my CCC wont open an when i try to uninstall the drivers completely the next time i restart my screen flickers white then restarts an then prompts me to repair windows. i don't know what im doing wrong or if something wrong with my graphics cards.Also it doesn't seem like my switchable graphic are working. im getting so sick of this laptop lol
     
    ps2gamer02, Sep 15, 2013
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  2. San Pedro

    San Pedro Notebook Geek

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    Was your card working before?

    Did you update drivers and then have it fail?

    If your card went from working fine to crashing/errors without you doing anything then it is likely that your card has died.

    Can you still run windows with your IGP?
     
    San Pedro, Sep 16, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 17, 2013
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