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    M11x R1 won't let me downgrade/update to 263.08

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Phiterify, Jul 3, 2012.

  1. Phiterify

    Phiterify Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've decided to downgrade my Nvidia graphics drivers since I cant switch to my integrated gpu and I'm having a problem with installing the 263.08 version.
    I restarted my laptop and still wont let me downgrade. I've also put clean install and still wont let me downgrade. Can someone tell me whats wrong here? Im not sure if its me or if its the laptop. Greatly appreciate if someone replies to this post! Thank you!
    -Phi
     
    Phiterify, Jul 3, 2012
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  2. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    go into bios and make sure you have the switchable graphic set to enabled.
     
    ejohnson, Jul 3, 2012
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    Phiterify Notebook Enthusiast

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    I set it enabled and still wont let me downgrade to 263.08 :/
     
    Phiterify, Jul 3, 2012
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    Alienware-Frank_L Company Representative

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    When you says Clean Install, you mean the option on the installer? or actually using driver sweeper to uninstall?
    You should try to really uninstall the driver first, restart the computer and then install the old version.
    Steps to fully clean uninstall:
    -Uninstall everything that says Nvidia on the Programs and Features window (it might take you several restarts).
    -Use Driver Sweeper only selecting Nvidia Video, analize, clean and restart.
    -Install the version you want.
     
    Alienware-Frank_L, Jul 3, 2012
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  5. Phiterify

    Phiterify Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry, I wasn't being specific in my post >.< and yes I meant the option on the installer.
    I just did everything that you said... and it installed successfully :D but when I press Fn+F6 it shows that I'm switching to dedicated gpu but when I right click it doesn't show the Nvidia Control Panel D:
     
    Phiterify, Jul 3, 2012
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    Try to reinstall the Alien OSD application, you will find it here, then restart and try again
     
    Alienware-Frank_L, Jul 3, 2012
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    I got the downgrade working! :D All I had to do was install 263.08 again and restart and I got it working! :D Thanks to all that were helping me! xD
     
    Phiterify, Jul 3, 2012
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