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    technical support number

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by rockfock, Dec 24, 2010.

  1. rockfock

    rockfock Notebook Consultant

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    I have a M17x R1 and I cant seem to control it or anything, just stuck on one color. I get this message in the bottom right corner-

    There was an error while AlienFX Controller was communicating with the computer. This might have been caused due to a problem with the hardware or the software.Try these solutions to correct the issue, in the following order:

    - Try to enable AlienFX Controller again. Right-click on the AlienFX icon in the Windows notification area and select 'Enable Alienware AlienFX'.
    - Shut down your computer and power it back on.

    If neither of these solutions works, please contact Alienware technical support.
    This error may also be caused if Alienware AlienFX software is installed on a computer without the proper hardware support for Alienware AlienFX.

    So now i tried shutting down reinstalling CC and all that crap but yet it doesnt work, what is the number for Alienware technical support? If im not under warranty, would it be free or would i have to pay huge loads of money.
     
    rockfock, Dec 24, 2010
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  2. cleverpseudonym

    cleverpseudonym PG RATED

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    If your machine is out of warranty they wont really help you very much.

    Best thing to do is a fresh Install of windows & all of the Drivers for your machine.
    after you do that, report back and im sure the lot of us can help you.
     
    cleverpseudonym, Dec 24, 2010
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