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    Windows 10 problem on r1

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Frank Randall, Mar 27, 2015.

  1. Frank Randall

    Frank Randall Newbie

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    When i upgrade to the tech preview my computer runs a lot hotter then on windows 7, my computers hot to the touch any reason behind that? i downgraded back to 7 for the time being!
     
    Frank Randall, Mar 27, 2015
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    Was the fan running at all in Windows 10 TP?
     
    Game7a1, Mar 27, 2015
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  3. Frank Randall

    Frank Randall Newbie

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    yes, very slow at first, but i used HWiNFO64 make them run faster, but i didnt experience much of a heat drop
     
    Frank Randall, Mar 27, 2015
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

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    It could've been a poor optimization in the drivers. Was it the GPU or CPU that had heat issues?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 31, 2015
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  5. Frank Randall

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    both CPU and GPU where about 20-30 degrees hotter then normal. i had the same drivers installed that im using on windows 7 now. Should i just stick to 7 for now?
     
    Frank Randall, Mar 31, 2015
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    Windows 10 is still work-in-progres so yes you should stick to Windows 7/8.1. Test Win10 only in Virtual Machine, not on real computer unless it's released.
     
    GodlikeRU, Apr 1, 2015
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    Thinking about installing Win10 on my M11x R1 ~ Do you have any updates? Win10 is up to 9926 now, what version were (are) you using?
     
    RED-XIV, Apr 3, 2015
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    AFAIK newest Win10 release is about 10049 or something like that but PLEASE do not install it on real computer. This is test build for virtual machine. Drivers won't work properly, power management too and there will be many more problems. Install Windows 8.1 with all updates if you want fast system on older laptops.
     
    GodlikeRU, Apr 3, 2015
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    Is there a reason why you'd want to run windows 10 on your main machine? Microsoft's OS's are buggy enough without being beta!
     
    simonmpoulton, Apr 28, 2015
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    This is clearly the misguided post i'v read on this forum... Im running windows 10 on my m11xr-1 Perfectly fine runs smooth and is faster then W7. There is only 1 problem, and thats with the Alienware command center crashes, im about to reinstall it with compatability mode and im sure with will be 100% fine just like W10. ALL operating systems have there issues especially right on release.
     
    tutsuo, Aug 1, 2015
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  11. Mr. Fox

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    Well, here's a doozy of an issue... Windows 10 Upgrade Warning for Alienware Owners ...gotta love that Windows 10.
     
    Mr. Fox, Aug 2, 2015
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