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    IEEE 1394 controller install failed

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by noodle9527, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. noodle9527

    noodle9527 Notebook Consultant

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    I just got my alienware m11x today and every time it starts i get this IEEE 1394 drive install failed problem. How do I fix this?
     
    noodle9527, Jan 28, 2011
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    I dont get why the system is trying to install a drive when I have nothing plugged to the 1394. any1 know what this issue is related to?
     
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    yea I tried that and still didnt work. I guess I need to restore to factory edition to maybe fix that. But I dont use firewire anyways so I just went to BIOS and disabled the port so now the failed to install notice doesnt come up every time I open my laptop. Thanks tho man.
     
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