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    r3 issues with hwinfo32

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Limitedkp, May 4, 2011.

  1. Limitedkp

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    M17x r3 laptop
    pcu: i7 2820qm
    gpu: nvidia gtx 485m

    when i try to use hwinfo32, invariably after about 20-30 minutes the program freezes. however, if the fan is set to manual, it does not stop. after closing the program, it will not reopen. the fan does not stop unless power is turned off; when turned back on, fan resumes at manual speed. once closed, hwinfo32 doesn't show up in task manager under apps, but still shows in processes. process cannot be stopped. this prevents the laptop from going into sleep mode.

    any ideas? i realize that I'm using a gpu in a laptop it was not meant for, but would that affect how this application runs?
     
    Limitedkp, May 4, 2011
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