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    Need help-Alienware command center and windows 7 problem!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by doccocaubai, Sep 4, 2009.

  1. doccocaubai

    doccocaubai Newbie

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    Hi all,
    I installed Command Center on Windows 7 RTM (7600) but i meet a problem:
    My CPU Utilization always running at 100% after I install Command Center. I uninstall it and then, everything work normal.
    I heard that Command Center can run on Windows 7. It run, but the CPU utilization is so terrible.
    Can someone help me to fix this problem?
    Many thanks
     
    doccocaubai, Sep 4, 2009
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  2. tiu501

    tiu501 Newbie

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    I haven't had the CPU problem. My problem with Command Center in Win7 (7100) is memory usage. It has a memory leak of some kind and after awhile (depending on the program I am running), it will suck down all available memory bringing the system to its knees. Maybe its a similar issue?
     
    tiu501, Sep 11, 2009
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    It's not designed for it yet ...
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 11, 2009
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  4. noreaster

    noreaster Notebook Geek

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    man you would think dell would have all windows 7 drivers ready for any computer shipped because they all come with windows 7 coupons and windows 7 is out oct 22.
     
    noreaster, Oct 4, 2009
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  5. Mortis

    Mortis Notebook Consultant

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    Is the command center for the new m17x different from the one the m15x has ?
    If yes then is there any chance of getting a new Win 7 compatible version for the old m15x ?
     
    Mortis, Oct 4, 2009
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  6. Marvie100

    Marvie100 On a Mission

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    There are no Windows 7 compatible command centers released as of yet, Alienware has stated that they will support Windows 7 on the computers that they sell which have windows 7 upgrade coupons. Currently that is only the M17x, M15x, M17, and Area-51 m15x. We will have to wait and see after Win 7 releases if this holds true, and yes they are different.
     
    Marvie100, Oct 4, 2009
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  7. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    Dell does not HAVE to support it until the end of October - I am confident they will come through but we have to wait and see

    In the mean time you can still get Alien FX and Alien Touch (but that is it - no sense or fusion)
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Oct 4, 2009
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  8. augur_

    augur_ Notebook Guru

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    The Command Center in the support downloads for the M15x works with Windows 7. Every feature except AlienFusion works.
     
    augur_, Oct 4, 2009
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    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    But will it work on models other than the M15x? I am uncertain if they are somewhat customized to the laptop model they are made for
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Oct 5, 2009
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    augur_ Notebook Guru

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    I'm using it on my M17x in Windows 7. Just make sure you uninstall the older version if you're using it. But everything except Fusion works. FX, Touch, and Sense all work just the same as the version that works on Vista.
     
    augur_, Oct 5, 2009
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    theMox Notebook Enthusiast

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    I did the upgrade from the original Vista do Windows 7 and started to experience the same issue. After a while it sucks down all available memory (98% or 99%).

    I read that it could be related to uTorrent or another download software, but it happens when I'm not using them as well, so I think it could be in fact the Command Center.

    Any one tried to contact support (Alienware, Dell or Microsoft) to figure that out?
     
    theMox, Nov 11, 2009
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  12. hollis_f

    hollis_f Notebook Consultant

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    Ah!

    I've just done the upgrade to Win7. I've tried installing the latest Command Centre from the Dell site (2.0.10 A03) and the install fails with 'Error:-1605 This action is only valid for products that are currently installed'. I have installed v1.0.6 which works for FX and Touch. But I really want the face recognition back.

    My friend has just bought an M15x from Dell - that comes with Win7 and a resource DVD. Can I install Command Centre from that DVD? Will it give me back my facial-recognition login?
     
    hollis_f, Nov 12, 2009
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  13. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    you should be able to use his resource dvd to get command center
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Nov 12, 2009
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    theMox Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've just uninstalled Alienware's Command Center and the memory issue on my windows 7 is gone.
     
    theMox, Nov 13, 2009
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  15. Rico257

    Rico257 Notebook Consultant

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    How do I uninstall it? The app isn't present in Programs and Features.

    NM - found it as Command Center
     
    Rico257, Nov 23, 2009
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