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    Alienware Tactx Mouse - Windows 8 compatibility

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Howzy, Nov 8, 2012.

  1. Howzy

    Howzy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    So I ordered my M17x R4 as well as the Alienware Tactx mouse. My M17x will have windows 8 on it.

    The driver disc I got with the Ouse said up to windows 7.

    Can anyone co firm that the mouse works fine with Windows 8?
     
    Howzy, Nov 8, 2012
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  3. B4n6k3

    B4n6k3 Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know if It's just me.... But 550MB only for mouse driver is quite big isn't it....??? :err:
     
    B4n6k3, Nov 11, 2012
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    That's because it includes the TactX Software too.
     
    katalin_2003, Nov 11, 2012
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    Ah, my bad...... :D

    I'm using a TactX mouse too..... Installing the driver using a small CD inside the box. Just not expect that the size of that content reach 550mb.....
     
    B4n6k3, Nov 12, 2012
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  6. Howzy

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    Yeah I was a little surprised as well..

    How do you find the mouse?

    I haven't used mine yet as Im waiting for my M17x to arrive.
     
    Howzy, Nov 12, 2012
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