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    M15x AlienFX problem.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Silverflash, Nov 22, 2013.

  1. Silverflash

    Silverflash Notebook Consultant

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    My AlienFX lights have never had any problems until now. I suspect that it has something to do with Fable III; I played it for the first time yesterday, and it includes special AlienFX effects (i.e. keyboard turning red at low health, etc). After exiting the game, my theme had been changed from what it was at (all yellow) to being all green except for 1/4 of the keyboard and the power button, which are both yellow. I figured I would simply change it, but upon loading up the Command Center, I get this message: "The device you have selected is included in the current theme but AlienFX cannot detect this device on your system. Do you want to remove this device from the current theme?"

    I get a yes or no option. If I hit "Yes," it opens up the Command Center but the screen to allow me to change colors doesn't even show up. If I hit know, everything appears normal, but changing my color options doesn't actually do anything. Any help?
     
  2. ToxicTension

    ToxicTension Notebook Consultant

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    Have you tried doing a power drain? You can solve most AlienFX problems by shutting your laptop down, removing the battery and power supply, and pressing and holding the power button down for 10-20 seconds. Then reattach your battery and power supply and turn your laptop back on. Your AlienFX should start functioning normally again.
     
  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Try uninstalling and reinstalling the command center?