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    Changing AlienFX colours without Command Centre

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Koohurr, Jan 21, 2013.

  1. Koohurr

    Koohurr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, is there any way to change the laptops AlienFX LED colors without installing the Command Center? That thing is a damn resource hog and i'd rather not install it.
     
    Koohurr, Jan 21, 2013
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    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Koohurr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey buddy, thanks for the reply!

    AlienFX Lite would be ideal, but all the download links seem dead. Maybe if someone had a copy they were willing re-upload?
     
    Koohurr, Jan 21, 2013
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    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    hmmm... I used to have a copy, let me check around my drives.

    EDIT, looks like I dont have it anymore. Sorry.
     
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    Yup, got it working! :D

    Very happy with the results, thank you. AlienFX Lite is a great alternative to CC for users looking for lighting control in a far more light-weight package.
     
    Koohurr, Jan 24, 2013
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    Does anyone know if this works with the new Alienware 17 on Windows 8? My control centre just completely stopped being able to change the colours, I have uninstalled/reinstalled using the exact instructions on the dell site but to no avail. Every time I start up I get a popup in windows saying something about AlienFX being in Disabled mode?
     
    balerien, Feb 11, 2014
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