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    Weird Unload box at startup

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by fusionsenses, Dec 18, 2009.

  1. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    This has been happen to me and several members in this forum.

    When Windows startup, after log in, there is a mystery box with unload button and several empty text edit boxes. You can't do anything to the box other than hit unload, then nothing happens. The weird thing is it doesn't show up 50% of the time.

    I found out it's the OSD_main.exe process. I am trying to figure out how to fix it.
    I will get a screenshot when I have a chance next time.

    ps. This is for M17.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 18, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    its normal just hit unload


    I think its the OSD program screwing up
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 18, 2009
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  3. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    Yeah, no body cared about it, because it doesn't hurt.
    It only loses the OSD for that window session.

    Did it happened to you?
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 18, 2009
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    nodeffect Notebook Evangelist

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    yupe, happened to me also. That's why I did not install back my OSD after reformatting my Windows. I think it's kinda useless.
     
    nodeffect, Dec 18, 2009
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  5. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Put me on the "it happens to me" list.
     
    Mandrake, Dec 18, 2009
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    my M17 and my Brothers
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 18, 2009
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  7. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    Would AW care to fix it?
    I don't think so.

    AW is in my "subpar support" company list. Well, AW is gone now anyways.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 18, 2009
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  8. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Dell won't support AW machies for software once they merged they forgot about the old machines
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 18, 2009
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  9. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    i happened to me i reported it to aw at the same time i reported the app touch strip not working with win 7 still no fix in sight
     
    granyte, Dec 18, 2009
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