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    AlienFX very buggy from Metro Last Light

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by IrkenLurker, May 18, 2013.

  1. IrkenLurker

    IrkenLurker Notebook Guru

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    As the title implies, Metro Last Light causes the AlienFX to go very buggy. Constant changing of all the colors throughout every second, making the games basically unplayable unless you like the idea of seizures. Using an R2, not sure if it's fixable or not, I've tried exiting AlienFX with no change whatsoever. Hopefully someone else has run into the problem and fixed it or knows of a way. As far as I can tell, it'd take a patch to fix.... I feel like I need a refund at this point, unplayable...
     
    IrkenLurker, May 18, 2013
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  2. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist

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    Shut down the game. Right click the system tray icon and disable "3rd Party AlienFX Access". Start the game and the problem should be gone. Some people really love that feature with games and media players. Others hate it... Drives me totally nuts and mine is always set to disabled.

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    Mr. Fox, May 18, 2013
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    IrkenLurker Notebook Guru

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    Thank you, I couldn't seem to figure it out myself. +1 rep :)
     
    IrkenLurker, May 18, 2013
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    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist

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    You're welcome, friend. Glad that worked for you. Have a nice weekend.

    BF3 is stupid with AlienFX, too. I love the lights... hate the spastic behavior.
     
    Mr. Fox, May 18, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    We have a small list with some of the tittles that have that, check it out!
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 24, 2013
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