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    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by ministerofprops, Apr 13, 2017.

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    brand new alienware 15 r3, switched off the fx to see what it looks like and the fx wont switch back on. wtf
     
    ministerofprops, Apr 13, 2017
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    reset alienfx to default
     
    Mobius 1, Apr 13, 2017
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    did that and nothing happened
     
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    reinstalled and restarted it fixed it
     
    ministerofprops, Apr 13, 2017
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    Thanks Mobius for the help !!!!
     
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    alienware command center sometimes would crash without saying anything and i have to restart it manually.
     
    abdullah_mag, Apr 13, 2017
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    yeah I noticed the little head goes red when there is a problem and therefore needs a restart.
    I also uninstalled and reinstalled.
    for the meantime I am happy it is working again.
     
    ministerofprops, Apr 13, 2017
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