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    Windows 7 & AlienSense

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ISD, Sep 18, 2009.

  1. ISD

    ISD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys!

    I just installed the 32 bit version of Windows 7 Ultimate N on my m15x and was saddened when I found out that AlienSense does not appear in the Command Center. Has anyone managed to run AlienSense on Windows 7? If so, please share your experience. I will really appreciate it.

    Cheers!
    x
     
    ISD, Sep 18, 2009
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  2. lordqarlyn

    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    well I have been hearing that Aliensense does not fully work with Win7. Not having Win7 myself, I cannot offer any insights....
     
    lordqarlyn, Sep 18, 2009
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  3. Marvie100

    Marvie100 On a Mission

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    Marvie100, Sep 18, 2009
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  4. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    I'm running Win 7 Professional 64 bit ( Final Release) and Can't get anything in command center working. Wait till Oct when AW releases drivers.
     
    steveninspokane, Sep 18, 2009
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  5. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    And Marvie, the first thread you posted is for the m17x, therefor off topic, but thanx for the other two.
     
    steveninspokane, Sep 18, 2009
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  6. Marvie100

    Marvie100 On a Mission

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    You can download the AW Command Center from Dell. Aliensense is not a separate installation from the Command Center. It should also be on the CDs.
     
    Marvie100, Sep 18, 2009
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  7. azelexx

    azelexx Notebook Evangelist

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    so far only AlienFX and AlienTouch works, the more advanced command centre functions like modifying your computer settings (too many to list) and as OP mentioned AlienSense does not work
     
    azelexx, Sep 18, 2009
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  8. xxEIEIOxx

    xxEIEIOxx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Windows 7 and Vista do not have the same default power profiles, so there is no way the AlienSense will work. There is only balanced and power saver. They will need to update it for 7.
     
    xxEIEIOxx, Sep 18, 2009
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  9. Taomyn

    Taomyn Notebook Consultant

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    Wrong, Win7 has the same 3, Balanced, Power Saver and Performance - the last one is hidden and you need to press the little button to make it appear.
     
    Taomyn, Sep 19, 2009
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  10. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    You can always create your own power saving settings, by clicking on your battery icon, and opening "Power Options" and choosing "Create a power plan" on the left side of the screen.
     
    steveninspokane, Sep 19, 2009
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  11. Dhoggs

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    Has anyone got their M15X AW command center with aliensense working with Windows 7?
     
    Dhoggs, Dec 27, 2009
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