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    7811 Oh Noez!

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Elementrat, Aug 21, 2008.

  1. Elementrat

    Elementrat Notebook Geek

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    So I bought my extremely secksy new notebook yesterday, and today I noticed something weird.


    In the upper right hand corner, it says "Show" in white text and there seems to be a dead pixel or something next to it. It is really quite annoying, and I have no idea why it's there or what it's for. It isn't clickable, and I haven't been able to remove it. Does anyone know what the heck it is or why its there? I've checked task manager and there doesnt seem to be anything odd running.

    Also, when I run games it disapears. As does the "dead pixel"

    Kinda weirded out. After plunking down the most money I've ever held in my life, Im a little disapointed theres a messed up pixel and a weird "show" text that does nothing.

    Thanks in advance for your assistance! :D
     
    Elementrat, Aug 21, 2008
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  2. plazmic

    plazmic Notebook Consultant

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    That sounds like some sort of application, not a dead pixel. Screenshot it please.
     
    plazmic, Aug 21, 2008
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  3. Elementrat

    Elementrat Notebook Geek

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    Elementrat, Aug 21, 2008
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  4. blast1412

    blast1412 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it happened all he time (bios, safe mode, logon screen, etc) or just at desktop?
     
    blast1412, Aug 21, 2008
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  5. Elementrat

    Elementrat Notebook Geek

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    Both the dead pixel and the "Show" text are not there when I switch users, start up, or basically am not within a logged in user enviroment.

    Also, I just went to switch user and came back in and now they are gone.

    Do I need to worry about a Virus already!?
     
    Elementrat, Aug 21, 2008
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  6. blast1412

    blast1412 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think it's just some software issue.
    Do you have this since first time boot?
    If not, then you'll have to remember what software that you installed recently, that causes this.
     
    blast1412, Aug 21, 2008
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  7. Elementrat

    Elementrat Notebook Geek

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    I've installed Ares, Command And Conquer Generals, and Steam.
     
    Elementrat, Aug 21, 2008
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  8. adamjon858

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    That's weird. Maybe reboot and install latest graphics drivers.
     
    adamjon858, Aug 21, 2008
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  9. Falundir

    Falundir Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe part of the webcam software? I hate that thing. Try removing everything from the machine that is non-essential from Gateway and see.
     
    Falundir, Aug 21, 2008
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  10. ront75

    ront75 Notebook Enthusiast

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    well since you haven't invested alot of time yet installing a whole bunch of apps, you might want to do a System Restore and start from scratch.
     
    ront75, Aug 21, 2008
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  11. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nah. It's my computer that's gone on the rampage. Just be glad you don't sit in front of it. I've already been hit in the face like 6 times.
     
    Dook, Aug 21, 2008
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  12. narsnail

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    feed it floppies, the pain will stop :)
     
    narsnail, Aug 21, 2008
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  13. blast1412

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    I would say reformat the hd and do a new vista installation, since you haven't put many stuff yet.
     
    blast1412, Aug 21, 2008
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  14. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    reintall and leave that crappy norton away
     
    royk50, Aug 22, 2008
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  15. maskedformed

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    Norton = Success (when it comes to hindering your gaming performance)

    The 7811 FX can run Crysis... but can it run Norton?
     
    maskedformed, Aug 22, 2008
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