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    Asus Q550LF Problems

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Thanase, Aug 30, 2014.

  1. Thanase

    Thanase Newbie

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    I bought a new q550lf, and I updated it to windows 8.1 from 8.
    I've been having a collection of problems. Let me just list them in bullet format:

    -Sometimes the touchpad becomes unresponsive or very laggy
    -Frequently, the wifi will slow down, disconnect from my network, or have an error
    -Windows movie maker (both live version and the 2.6 that I downloaded) doesn't play video, only audio, making video editing impossible for me

    I have windows update on automatic.
    Any help is greatly appreciated.
     
    Thanase, Aug 30, 2014
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  2. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Did you install the Windows 8.1 drivers for everything after performing the update?
     
    Prostar Computer, Sep 3, 2014
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  3. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    BIOS, drivers, and utilities are recommended to be updated to the latest version to support Win8.1.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Sep 4, 2014
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  4. Thanase

    Thanase Newbie

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    Is there a way to download/install all of the drivers needed in one pack/automatic search & update?
    Because on the asus website, it makes you download one at a time, and there are just way too many for me to sit there doing one at a time.
    Thanks
     
    Thanase, Sep 8, 2014
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  5. jeffmd

    jeffmd Notebook Evangelist

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    There is not. In cases like this I collect all the driver packages needed for a full OS re-install and keep them on a portable drive for later use. I always find myself doing OS re installs every 6 months to a year.
     
    jeffmd, Sep 8, 2014
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  6. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Unfortunately, they don't have that, however if you keep the drivers somewhere else so when you need them again then you won't have to download each driver package again.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Sep 8, 2014
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    The best practice is usually to download the drivers ahead of time, and then copy them onto the USB drive you're using to install Windows.
     
    TWO515TY, Sep 10, 2014
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  8. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Yup, that's the best way to do it.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Sep 10, 2014
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