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    Hugely irritating problem that won't go away

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by filledb, Nov 18, 2012.

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    filledb Newbie

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    Has anyone experienced the same problem and solved it I wonder?

    I own a Dell Inspiron N5110. The problem that I am experiencing (apart from the overheating etc) is that every minute (exactly, I've timed it) I get kicked out of a full-screen application back to the desktop. I have done everything, downloaded the new bios update, run half a dozen spy/malware scans, downloaded the latest Nvidia drivers etc. The only thing I haven't done is sacrifice a goat.

    I strongly suspect that some or other program is checking for an update.

    Any advice?

    Thanks in advance

    Fille
     
    filledb, Nov 18, 2012
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    Dellienware Workstations & Ultrabooks

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    What program are you using that is kicking you out of full screen?
     
    Dellienware, Nov 18, 2012
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    filledb Newbie

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    The Skyrim game as well as online games (GuildWars 2)
    I think it is DWM.EXE
     
    filledb, Nov 20, 2012
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