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    problem switching gpu

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by RIKO, Oct 25, 2011.

  1. RIKO

    RIKO Notebook Consultant

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    hi guys, just done a clean install again :(
    due to not being able to switch gpu after installing some software
    finally found that the problem is with windows messenger
    installed it and couldnt switch gpu
    unistalled and its switching again
    as anyone got the same issue?
    any solution?
     
    RIKO, Oct 25, 2011
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  2. RIKO

    RIKO Notebook Consultant

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    sorted installed a older version of msn and it all works now
     
    RIKO, Oct 25, 2011
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    steve1ddd Notebook Evangelist

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    you cant switch while some programs are open, unfourtunetly MSN is one of those programs.
     
    steve1ddd, Oct 25, 2011
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    i had a similar issue...but got that sorted out now too! :D
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 26, 2011
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  5. RIKO

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    i installed and a older version of msn and it works, odd why the new one doesnt :confused:
     
    RIKO, Oct 26, 2011
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