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    easier way to install all drivers?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by ted264, Jun 12, 2011.

  1. ted264

    ted264 Notebook Consultant

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    just installed an SSD and the only way to install updates is to select 1 by 1...

    there has gotta be a better way

    thanks
     
    ted264, Jun 12, 2011
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  2. Gearsguy

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    There should be a driver cd with your m14x.
     
    Gearsguy, Jun 12, 2011
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  3. ted264

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    ya but its prompting me to install all 1 by 1
     
    ted264, Jun 12, 2011
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    Really? Well I dunno. Dont have an m14x, just trying to help lol. Im sure someone will know though :p
     
    Gearsguy, Jun 12, 2011
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  5. ted264

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    its all good im just gonan install them 1 by 1 lol lil annoying... and command center isnt on the disc :( have to go into dells website for it
     
    ted264, Jun 12, 2011
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    You might want to look into a program called Driver Genius..not sure if it's still relevant for Win7, but on XP it was my lifesaver. It could create an executable file that would install all the drivers you need...

    EDIT: It claims Windows 7 ready! :D $30 for one license..
     
    takeabyte, Jun 13, 2011
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  7. ted264

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    hm mm cool i may check it.... and take the sata 2 instead of 3 outa your sig :p its not alienwares fault its the firmware on the drives....

    iv had a solid sata 3 for a few days now....
     
    ted264, Jun 13, 2011
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    Yep that's exactly what I experienced when I did a fresh install :p
     
    RioRyan, Jun 13, 2011
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  9. takeabyte

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    lol, all right all right..*waits anxiously for m4 update*
     
    takeabyte, Jun 13, 2011
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