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    What to do when I get my M17x R3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by skw4712, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. skw4712

    skw4712 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do I have to update drivers? What else can/should I do before using my comp?
    -First-time laptop user
     
    skw4712, Sep 1, 2011
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    murphybr Notebook Enthusiast

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    make love to it.lol

    no just joking.

    I think it will depend on what your goal is with your m17x R3.

    if you want to obtain maximum performance then yeah you will want to update drivers. people may direct you to the time consuming process of clean windows install which can be found in this forum.

    depending on what type of hard drives and RAM you have configured with your laptop also would determine your first step. if its base on both then upgrade them(I am saving up for a SSD then I will probably clean install and update everything.)

    I just updated all windows updates on mine then installed Starcraft 2 and haven't looked back over the past week.lol it appears Alienware did a great job with there initial install on it so i was content with factory settings.
     
    murphybr, Sep 1, 2011
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  3. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    Inspect it...no misaligned parts no missing screws etc,etc.

    Turn it on, update Windows and drivers if there are any new one's avaiable.

    Install all your stuff and done.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 1, 2011
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  4. almostinsane

    almostinsane Notebook Consultant

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    Uninstall Norton/Symantec AV and install Microsoft Security Essentials.
     
    almostinsane, Sep 1, 2011
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    DarkXeRoX Notebook Consultant

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    first thing i did is just play around with it n stuff

    then i put my sdd in there and reinstalled the laptop
    and install my stuff and get gaming

    after all thats why u have this laptop ;p
     
    DarkXeRoX, Sep 1, 2011
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  6. Azeroth

    Azeroth Notebook Consultant

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    Inspect for damage/defects.
    Make backup USB or DVDs of factory image.
    Update Windows/drivers.

    Then, use it alot to try and identify any problems.
     
    Azeroth, Sep 1, 2011
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  7. prank1

    prank1 Notebook Evangelist

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    First thing I did with my M15x R2 was check it for any defects, make sure it works fine, charger works, no broken pieces, etc

    Then I formatted it and installed the latest drivers, I never bothered with backing up my system (due to the Alien FX bug that fries your motherboard)
     
    prank1, Sep 1, 2011
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  8. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    I generally do a clean install, but enjoy that brand new system!
     
    DR650SE, Sep 2, 2012
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  10. chil

    chil Notebook Enthusiast

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    i just enjoyed mine for the first year, left the drives as is no clean installs etc, my 1st year has expired warranty is finished so i now have new ssd in it and a clean install, however i did reinstall all the alienware stuff as it looks pretty cool with all the lights etc.
     
    chil, Sep 5, 2012
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  11. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    ^ ?

    Link on this please. This makes no sense.
     
    LVNeptune, Sep 6, 2012
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