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    driver update fail

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by exrine00, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. exrine00

    exrine00 Newbie

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    i let windows update my video card. when windows is at the log in screen it goes black. i can see my cursor and can't do anything. i had to turn off hybrid gfx in the bios to be able to use my alienware m17x (i think r1). please help me fix this.
     
    exrine00, Feb 22, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Restart your system.
    After the Alien head repeatedly press F8 and choose Safe Mode with networking from the list.
    Uninstall the current video drivers.
    download CCleaner and clean your registry for any leftovers of the drivers.
    Reboot and install eighter a Dell version of the drivers or a stable version DON'T let Windows update your video drivers.

    I suppose you have the ATi cards.

    cheers
     
    katalin_2003, Feb 22, 2011
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    exrine00 Newbie

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    i have nvidia 280m. does that make a difference?
     
    exrine00, Feb 22, 2011
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