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Problem installing OSD?

Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jubbing, May 17, 2010.

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So yea, I couldn't see any of those signs for the OSD (on screen display) when I pressed my touch buttons (ie: volume, stealth mode etc..).

So I tried installing and it failed, so Joker suggested I try to uninstall the OSD, install a newer .net framework. Which I duly did. But no luck.

Everytime I try to install the latest OSD from the Dell site I get this message.

It was possible that it was being blocked by my Microsoft Security Essentials, but I have no idea where this file is located to put it on allow list.

Thoughts?

jubbing, May 17, 2010

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Try running it as Administrator? I had a similar problem and found it to be, me running too many Installers at once but that isnt the case for you.

Ikuto, May 17, 2010

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No luck, I uninstalled it, then ran as admin. Same message.

jubbing, May 17, 2010

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1. Power down, remove AC Power cable and battery.
2. Depress and hold power button for a 20 count.
3. Insert battery and reconnect AC Power.
4. Boot up.

See if that clears the missing OSD indicators.

BatBoy, May 17, 2010

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