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    MediaDirect Button Boots Into Vista, Then Into MediaDirect

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ThatDude154, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. ThatDude154

    ThatDude154 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi-

    I got my M1530 from DHL yesterday. I did a clean install and began customizing it. I used Disk Director Suite from Acronis to create a new partition using space from my OS drive. There were no errors.

    Now, when I press the MediaDirect button when the computer is off, the MediaDirect splash screen shows up, followed by Vista loading. Then, I enter my password and I am presented with my desktop, followed by the MediaDirect application loading.

    Is there any fix to have the MediaDirect button load MediaDirect without Vista loading as well (preferably without doing another clean install)?
     
    ThatDude154, Aug 13, 2008
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  2. ElevenBee

    ElevenBee Notebook Enthusiast

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    check your version of MD. 3.5 I believe does what you are describing. you can always just use an older version and that should fix it. hope that helps
     
    ElevenBee, Aug 13, 2008
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    Beaster Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try reinstalling MD inside Vista. If that doesnt work then a clean install of both vista and MD will be necessary.
     
    Beaster, Aug 13, 2008
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    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    if you do have to reinstall the OS and MD, be sure to run the MD install DVD prior to installing the OS. Just boot with it first, follow the instructions - then install your OS. Once the OS is installed, re-insert the MD DVD and complete the MD installation.
     
    BatBoy, Aug 13, 2008
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