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    ASUS G50Vt-X5 issue: I can't see my desktop

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by jojojopo, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. jojojopo

    jojojopo Newbie

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    First of all, I would like to apologize if this topic was already discussed, I spent about an hour and a half searching the forum and I can't find this anywhere, so I'll just have to ask it. This is my first post too.

    Well, I have bought the G50Vt-X5, and after it boots, I can't see the desktop and the desktop icons, because there is a gray screen that says: "Asus - Rock Solid - Heart touching". If I start the system only with the basic devices and services only (selecting the "diagnostic startup" in the msconfig) then this does not happen.
    I guess that some program is doing this but I can't find which. If I could, then I could avoid it from loading at startup.

    Also, when I change some of the settings for the Taskbar they are changed once after I restart.

    Thanks in advance for your help.
     
    jojojopo, Jun 14, 2009
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Run msconfig and run selective startup, I'm not sure which application it is, but you can figure it out by process of elimination... maybe someone else knows the exact name of the program but I don't :(
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jun 14, 2009
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    That screen is the wallpaper. Indeed some application is causing the problem. I would suggest running msconfig and disabling all autostarting applications. Then see if your computer gets to the desktop properly. If yes, then reenable things one at a time, in order to isolate the culprit.

    If no, then maybe the problem is with a driver. Make sure you don't have anything plugged into the computer when you start it, that helps to eliminate another possible source of problems -- namely the peripherals.
     
    E.B.E., Jun 14, 2009
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  4. haniunited

    haniunited Notebook Consultant

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    This happens when you are selecting power saving option.

    Make sure you select Maxiumum Performance.
     
    haniunited, Jun 14, 2009
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  5. jojojopo

    jojojopo Newbie

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    Yeah, choosing the Maximum Performance option solved it. Thank you guys!

    By the way, is it advisable to have it always running at max performance? I am asking out if ignorance here, sorry for the noobie question.
     
    jojojopo, Jun 14, 2009
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  6. brunoroc

    brunoroc Notebook Deity

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    i dont have one but i think that there is no problem if u let it on max performance
     
    brunoroc, Jun 14, 2009
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  7. haniunited

    haniunited Notebook Consultant

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    If you're on AC power, keep it on maximum performance :)

    On battery, you might want to do otherwise no? :)
     
    haniunited, Jun 14, 2009
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  8. Delta_CT

    Delta_CT Notebook Evangelist

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    I believe there is an option in the Power4Gear software that allows you to select whether you want a "power saving desktop" or not.
     
    Delta_CT, Jun 14, 2009
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  9. jojojopo

    jojojopo Newbie

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    Got it. Thanks to all!
     
    jojojopo, Jun 17, 2009
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  10. Templar001

    Templar001 Notebook Guru

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    Its battery saver mode.
     
    Templar001, Jun 17, 2009
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