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    R1 Internet Explorer flicker

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by fstr, Jul 7, 2010.

  1. fstr

    fstr Newbie

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    I have had my R1 for a few weeks now and notice that sometimes IE will have a flickering/flashing effect as I move my mouse over images in the web page. Closing and restarting IE fixes the problem. Not sure what causes it and does not happen all the time. Anyone else experiencing this problem? I did a quick search but could not find anything.
     
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  2. misterb

    misterb Notebook Evangelist

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    I know a solution, use google chrome or firefox, problem solved.
     
    misterb, Jul 7, 2010
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    tk112190 Notebook Consultant

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    You need to install the video drivers from the dell website for:

    1.) the integrated graphics
    and
    2.) the geforce 335m
     
    tk112190, Jul 7, 2010
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    I knew this answer was coming. I prefer chrome for most things, just have not installed it yet
     
    fstr, Jul 7, 2010
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    I am using the Dell drivers
     
    fstr, Jul 7, 2010
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  6. tk112190

    tk112190 Notebook Consultant

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    Reinstall them then, you may be surprised. Really.
     
    tk112190, Jul 7, 2010
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    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would install a different browser. Not due to a dislike for MS or anything like that. IE8 caused blue screens on my m11x. I would seriously consider another browser.

    Best wishes,

    Stevenx
     
    stevenxowens792, Jul 7, 2010
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  8. tk112190

    tk112190 Notebook Consultant

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    There's nothing that IE can do better than chrome or firefox can do.. so I don't see why you'd be using it to be honest. No excuse! lol ;D
     
    tk112190, Jul 7, 2010
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