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    M17 OSD Mod

    Discussion in 'Alienware Area-51/Aurora and Legacy Systems' started by adamwalker13, Jun 16, 2009.

  1. adamwalker13

    adamwalker13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recieved my second M17 a couple of days ago (the first didnt work too well) which works perfectly! The only complaint I have is that the graphics for the OSD are generally pretty flawed / badly colored / un-uniform.

    So I have decided to remake them, and just wondered if its worth sharing my work with you guys if you have similar gripes with the current design?

    Heres a little preview of the new icons :

    [​IMG]

    If you're interested, just give me some feedback via this thread and I'll upload the lot :)

    EDIT : The brightness icons have been fixed since that screenshot, so now look much better
     
    adamwalker13, Jun 16, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i will test them for you if you like .

    thanks for your contribution and welcome
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 16, 2009
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  3. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Heck ya. Good job man. +rep buddy!
     
    Rob41, Jun 16, 2009
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    Wow. Nice job, man icons look really nice.
     
    bhattsan, Jun 16, 2009
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  5. JBBW

    JBBW Notebook Consultant

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    oooOOooo pretty colors...
     
    JBBW, Jun 16, 2009
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  6. Marvie100

    Marvie100 On a Mission

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    Heck yah, those are sweet looking, I'll take em.
     
    Marvie100, Jun 17, 2009
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  7. AtolSammeek

    AtolSammeek Tokay Gecko

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    Wonder if it would work for a M17X
     
    AtolSammeek, Jun 17, 2009
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  8. findvikas

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    Great job +rep,,, I need your help in making few ICO for me as well... if you can... for AuroraLightsFX

    I also want to redesign the entire UI with support of AC/DC colors. do let me know if you can help.

    If unsure about AuroraLightsFX then pay a visit to tool & applications thread in my signature
     
    findvikas, Jun 17, 2009
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  9. rgauchey

    rgauchey Notebook Geek

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    Would this OSD mod work on the m15x as well?
     
    rgauchey, Jun 17, 2009
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  10. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Those look really good. Keep it up!
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Jun 17, 2009
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  11. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Waiting for the upload adamwalker13,

    Anytime you're ready.
     
    Rob41, Jun 17, 2009
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  12. adamwalker13

    adamwalker13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry for leaving you hanging guys! I'm actually on holiday at the moment, so the release will take a while longer than anticipated. Hopefully in the next day or so though!

    As for working with the m15x, well, if the OSD app is the same, then there is no reason why these wouldent work :)

    And I am more than happy to help design icons for other apps, I'll take a look at the aurora effects stuff
     
    adamwalker13, Jun 17, 2009
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  13. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    it's probably not exactly the same.
     
    whizzo, Jun 17, 2009
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  14. adamwalker13

    adamwalker13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do you have a download link to the m15x OSD? If so, I'll check it out and see if its the same. The M17 app does have some unused icons...
     
    adamwalker13, Jun 18, 2009
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  15. Marvie100

    Marvie100 On a Mission

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    We're still anxioiusly awaiting an upload of these adam, still planning on giving us a peak?
     
    Marvie100, Jun 21, 2009
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  16. adamwalker13

    adamwalker13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, I've had some problems with the exporter breaking the edges, but other than that all Icons are finished now.

    Here's a link to the current ones (The edges are still broken, and I am currently fixing, but it takes a little while)

    http://rapidshare.com/files/247418051/NewSkin.rar


    The fixed versions are coming soon, so just use these as a sample rather than a permentant replacement.

    To install just goto SYSDRIVE\Program Files\OSD\Picture and copy all the pictures into there.

    REMEMBER TO BACK UP THE ORIGINALS FIRST
     
    adamwalker13, Jun 22, 2009
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  17. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Thanks for the update adamwalker13,

    Do you have to remove old pictures first?

    I look forward to the final version.

    Thanks again!
     
    Rob41, Jun 22, 2009
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  18. adamwalker13

    adamwalker13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    nah, the new ones should over-write the old ones, thus the need for the backup
     
    adamwalker13, Jun 22, 2009
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  19. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    thanks ill rep you when i cAN
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 22, 2009
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  20. Marvie100

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    Just thought I'd bump this since it's not stickied anywhere for new M17 Owners. These replace the standard AW OSD Icon's and they're much brighter. See Post #16 for the download, and page 1 for the pictures.
     
    Marvie100, Oct 8, 2009
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  21. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    I feel like trying these out. Downloading now.

    Thanks for the bump, Marvie.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Oct 8, 2009
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  22. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    thanks for the bump i'll try them when i'll be on my m17
     
    granyte, Oct 8, 2009
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  23. calibrah

    calibrah Notebook Guru

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    I downloaded them. Pretty sweet.
    Ive never seen the AlienFX icons pop up. Does anyone know when those pop up?

    btw..Has there been an update to the alienFX software since the release of the m17x?
     
    calibrah, Oct 8, 2009
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  24. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    these are actualy for the m17 cause in the m17 you need to press fnf10 to change the keyboard color

    i actualy don't think the m17x as a fx icon
     
    granyte, Oct 9, 2009
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  25. Helios123

    Helios123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering what's wrong with the first one? Was it new?
     
    Helios123, Oct 9, 2009
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  26. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Nothing was wrong , he just wanted his own
     
    The_Moo™, Oct 10, 2009
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  27. kxkid661

    kxkid661 Notebook Guru

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    where do i find osd on my m17? its not in programs
     
    kxkid661, Oct 10, 2009
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    Marvie100, Oct 10, 2009
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  29. Momiji1

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    Definitely using these over the original. Great stuff man...Thanks!
     
    Momiji1, Oct 10, 2009
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  30. FoxTrot1337

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    Wow they look nice, + rep
     
    FoxTrot1337, Oct 10, 2009
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  31. kevblah

    kevblah Notebook Consultant

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    just installed these new icons, they look great, thanks!
     
    kevblah, Oct 10, 2009
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  32. adamwalker13

    adamwalker13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Long time no post! I'm going to be re-doing the icon set soon, I got a little sidetracked for about 6 months...

    Hopefully new screenies in a week or so :)
     
    adamwalker13, Dec 22, 2009
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  33. alienen

    alienen Newbie

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    PLEASE UPLOAD IT i cant wait for it
     
    alienen, Jan 15, 2010
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  34. alienen

    alienen Newbie

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    Ive made a set myself its nearly done and ill upload everything tomorrow

    basically make a revised and "crisper" alienware versioning. Hope you enjoy... if anyones interested it'll hopefully be done tommorow

    [​IMG]

    here is the nearly complete product. in ZIP format.

    Proudly Relased by AlienPrime173.

    AlienPrime's Revised OSD
     
    alienen, Jan 15, 2010
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  35. MaoMau

    MaoMau Notebook Consultant

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    why dint i see any difference after i copy and replace the files?
     
    MaoMau, Jan 16, 2010
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  36. alienen

    alienen Newbie

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    you should see a difference right away... no need to restart or anything. Are you sure you made it overwrite the previous files?
    More previews here...

    [​IMG]

    plus you seem to have a M17x... This is an M17 only mod...send me the icons for the M17x and id be more than happy to make you a set... :)
     
    alienen, Jan 16, 2010
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  37. inap

    inap .........................

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    How about one for M15x too purdy please. :notworthy:
     
    inap, Jan 16, 2010
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  38. alienen

    alienen Newbie

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    I would be very happy to do so. Upload them here and i can get started working on them right away. :)

    Indeed send them when you can (original files)

    follow up on my Youtube video for other Alienware mods Here

    Speaking of mods.. If anyone is capable of combining light colors on M17's keyboard that would be great. I know its possible just has got to be a mod for it. Ive had two different scenarios happen. First was when i was shutting down and for some reason didnt shut down after like 10 mins... i held power button and i got this wonderful bright white light blue color. Other time it seemed to have gotten stuck on between red and blue and it gave me this stunning vibrant purple color. When windows fully loaded, color whent back to blue... :(
     
    alienen, Jan 17, 2010
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  39. inap

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    inap, Jan 17, 2010
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  40. alienen

    alienen Newbie

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    Thanks. Well im working on the OSD now thanks for sending it ive wanted this OSD for a little while. Ill be done your OSD for tommorow

    Alienware M15x OnScreenDisplay Mod By: AlienPrime173
     
    alienen, Jan 17, 2010
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  41. inap

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    thanks, it wil be sweet :notworthy:
     
    inap, Jan 17, 2010
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  42. alienen

    alienen Newbie

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    Almost done, just the battery icons and some DVI and HDMI icons
     
    alienen, Jan 17, 2010
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  43. inap

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    thanks, can't wait!!!
     
    inap, Jan 17, 2010
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  44. alienen

    alienen Newbie

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    Here they are tell me if you need anything changed

    Alienware M15x

    Hope its what you've expected :)
     
    alienen, Jan 18, 2010
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  45. inap

    inap .........................

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    its totally bad a. I love it man. thanks
     
    inap, Jan 18, 2010
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  46. Cyborg95

    Cyborg95 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I see the bluetooth, alien fx green, oc off, media on icons, does anyone know what are the keys to use them?
    btw thanks for the mod-- this is really awesome
     
    Cyborg95, Jan 22, 2010
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  47. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    Yours is M17x.
     
    fusionsenses, Jan 22, 2010
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  48. Cyborg95

    Cyborg95 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes m17x, so it doesnt apply to mine?
     
    Cyborg95, Jan 23, 2010
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  49. flynnaz

    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    How can I download this now?
     
    flynnaz, Jun 24, 2010
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  50. meomeo986

    meomeo986 Notebook Geek

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    //bump
    Plz re-upload the M17x one ... I want this so bad
     
    meomeo986, Jun 25, 2010
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