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    M14X lighting not working.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Jovan for PREZ, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. Jovan for PREZ

    Jovan for PREZ Notebook Consultant

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    Today for no apparent reason, I get no lights and messages from Command Center saying something along the lines of maybe my M14X isn't compatible with the lighting stuff. I also tried it in Windows 8 CP, no such luck there either. I reinstalled the program as well and NET framework 4.0, because W8 threw up some errors with it there, but it did that before too so I don't know what I was expecting. Anyways, hope someone can help me out. Thanks.
     

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    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    I think it is maybe because of AlienFX is just not yet support Windows 8. You might want to wait until Dell release a patch to support Windows 8, and I dont think it will be any sooner, might be until Windows 8 to have a full release.
     
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    It doesn't work on W7 either.
     
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    Nevermind, found the solution on an M15X forum, apparently this is a common problem for them, but so far unheard of for the M14. Anyways, I unplugged the laptop, opened it up, unplugged the battery, and held down the power button for about 30 seconds. From there it was all better.
     
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    Rilez Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you still open AlienFX or is it not working at all?
    Edit: Nevermind, glad you fixed it.
     
    Rilez, Apr 26, 2012
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