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    Freezing problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Ashtrix, Apr 14, 2011.

  1. Ashtrix

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    guys sorry to raise this topic again ..as i got a new GTX260M replaced there's no driver stopped working and recovered error but now my laptop freezes in the midst of any video playback or when playing game!!!
    so i must manually reboot !! :mad: :mad:



    is there any prob with my GPU or any other???
     
    Ashtrix, Apr 14, 2011
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    Try this -- right click on the video, select Settings and disable hardware acceleration.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 14, 2011
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    This can be caused by several things... in my case I had to get a new card from Dell... if nothing helps, call them.

    Things to try are clean installing new drivers, disabling hardware acceleration (like The Rev said), making sure you have the system up to date (Windows + BIOS)...
     
    svl7, Apr 14, 2011
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    yep...my system's updated with new bios A09,win7 x64 Ultimate!
    and latest 270.51 beta Drivers .

    but i think i may be avictim of windows genuine software counterfeiting.. :(
    that should not be causing as i think?
    am i right?
     
    Ashtrix, Apr 14, 2011
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