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    Buggy AlienFX on R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by jinda, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. jinda

    jinda Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys. I just got this R3 and I am having a small problem with the FX.
    Changing the lights seems buggy as sometime it works instantly and sometime it doesn't.

    When it doesn't work, it will still show the notification that FX is updating but the light colors wont change. It will change after restarting though.

    What do you guys suggest I do? Should I reinstall AlienFX?
     
    jinda, Jun 13, 2012
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  2. tomcannon

    tomcannon Notebook Consultant

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    Been there. This is the third time I've seen this including on my r3. You have to downgrade the command centre version. For some reason there are two versions on the dell website and the newest one is the one you'll have (and I had) which doesn't work properly. I'll point you to this thread of mine which explains all.

    Tom
     
    tomcannon, Jun 13, 2012
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  3. jinda

    jinda Notebook Evangelist

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    I read that thread. I will try later. Did you uninstall first or just overwrite the new one with old version? Thanks a lot!!!
     
    jinda, Jun 13, 2012
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    I uninstalled the original version then installed the earlier version. Not to worry, glad I could help... Hopefully! Keep me updated!
     
    tomcannon, Jun 13, 2012
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  5. Alienware-L_Porras

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    Hi, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the command center on your computer from the dell website. Here is a link on how to correctly do the re installation.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 14, 2012
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  6. jinda

    jinda Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey bro. I downloaded the link in your thread and replaced the installed CC. Now its working flawlessly :D

    Thanks!
     
    jinda, Jun 15, 2012
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    Awesome tomcannon! +1 Rep. I'm Glad everything is working now!
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 15, 2012
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    That's awesome, glad I could help, I know how much it frustrated me! And cheers for the rep Luis, always happy to receive rep!
     
    tomcannon, Jun 15, 2012
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    You deserved it Tom! Cheers! :) :cool:
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 15, 2012
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