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    Having troubles with FN key plus AlienFX

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by syco_link, Jul 2, 2010.

  1. syco_link

    syco_link Notebook Enthusiast

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    So basically, i can't turn on or off AlienFX using the function, or open the command centre for that matter.

    I can of course open CC from the shortcut on the desktop and then procede to change the AlienFX from there, but i would really like for the shortcuts to work.

    Has anyone else experience anthing like this; and does anyone know a way to fix it?

    Thanks
     
    syco_link, Jul 2, 2010
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  2. KratosX7

    KratosX7 Notebook Consultant

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    I have the exact same problem!
     
    KratosX7, Jul 3, 2010
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  3. KevinL

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    Fn-Pause opens the command centre for me (even though I have it disabled on start-up); Fn-Print Screen only works to turn on/off AlienFX if the tray icon is running.
     
    KevinL, Jul 3, 2010
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  4. syco_link

    syco_link Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah neither of them are working at all, without or without command centre running.

    Gah, might just suck up a restore to factory conditions. At least this way i'll know if it was a fault with the software or the hardware; here's hoping it's the former.
     
    syco_link, Jul 3, 2010
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  5. tears

    tears Notebook Evangelist

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    Re-install Command Center, and all the Alienware specific stuff, then try again.
     
    tears, Jul 3, 2010
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  6. KratosX7

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    Syco you tried that ?
     
    KratosX7, Jul 3, 2010
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    Do you have OSD installed?
     
    BatBoy, Jul 3, 2010
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    Have you done the AlienFX mod in the optimization? I noticed that will make the button inactive, you have to have the Controller actively running.
     
    n.czar, Jul 3, 2010
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    Tried it but still not working argh
     
    KratosX7, Jul 3, 2010
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    Lol this is weird, I got it fixed. I just restored my computer back to factory settings and it worked without downloading any drivers! :)
     
    KratosX7, Jul 4, 2010
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