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    command center performance power option missing?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Trn48859, Jan 27, 2022 at 7:58 PM.

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    I've had the option since i got the laptop. Today it is no longer there. I didnt do any updates on anything. does anyone know how to get it back? i already tried reinstalling command center.
     
    Trn48859, Jan 27, 2022 at 7:58 PM
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    Welcone to alienware command center HELL.

    Now my frien you have 3 days to read all the info on this ****ty apps and how to fix it before this forum closes.
    I am going to give you a hint. Read @Spartan@HIDevolution post on how to reinstall alienaware command center. That my friend is something you will have to do sooooooooooooooo many times in the next year with this ****ty software so start learning and make it fast.

    After those 3 days you can visit us on @Spartan@HIDevolution new forum that's going to replace NBR and will help you more. : http://notebook-review.com/
     
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    i appreciate the heads up on new forumn i will definately be there. i tried sifting through spartans post ,but theres alot of them. Is this issue related to reinatalling it?
     
    Trn48859, Jan 27, 2022 at 8:32 PM
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    Download revo uninstaller (free). Delete everything in AWCC, OCcontrol using revo uninstaller.
    The type: REGEDIT in search area and delete anything that is related to AWCC: example delete this one: Ordinateur\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Alienware\Alienware Command Center
    after this one:Ordinateur\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Alienware\OC Controls
    this one:Ordinateur\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Alienware\System\AFXCapableDevices
    this one:Ordinateur\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DELL\AWCCService

    Then reinstall AWCC and see if it fixes the problem. If not look for @Spartan@HIDevolution guide: http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/alienware-command-center-clean-install-guide.834263/
     
    Normimb, Jan 27, 2022 at 8:42 PM
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    Your issue is with the software. Not your fault. Stupid engeneer at DELL been repeating same mistake for 6 years now!!!
     
    Normimb, Jan 27, 2022 at 8:44 PM
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    Thank you I’ll give this a try tonight. Does putting in power performance mode for gaming actually do anything? Wouldn’t it automatically give it more power during gaming sessions anyway?
     
    Trn48859, Jan 28, 2022 at 6:33 AM
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    Use AWCC only to control fan speed, lights and sounds. FORGET about all other features. They are full of bugs and useless.
    Use the software: Throttle Stop to undervolt and control windows power plan automatically. (you will have to create a task for it to open automaticaly when you open a session in windows).
    Using windows power plan «performance» will give you max power for the CPU/GPU. Use this when in ACpower. I use this plan all the time except when on battery power.

    When gaming use «full fan speed». This will cool CPU/GPU and help you maintain max performance.
     
    Normimb, Jan 28, 2022 at 8:14 AM
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    Will do thanks for the help.
     
    Trn48859, Jan 28, 2022 at 8:26 AM
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