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    M11X R2 wont run any program fullscreen with extended monitors

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by revler8, Dec 28, 2010.

  1. revler8

    revler8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone else having this issue? This laptop has been the worst computer of my life, I'm having so many problem with it.

    I cannot play any program/game in fullscreen if I use my HDMI TV in extended mode. It will only work if I display a single monitor alone, be that the TV or the laptop screen.

    I had that before, uninstalled and installed video drivers a lot of times and it eventually worked, but not this time after last format.


    edit: I have all updates from dell, and I tried using NVIDIA driver from dell and nvidia site.


    Thanks
     
    revler8, Dec 28, 2010
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  2. Bobtheflea

    Bobtheflea Notebook Consultant

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    I don't use fullscreen so I wouldn't know but in ur post u said u have other problems? Can you list those and I might be able to help :)
     
    Bobtheflea, Dec 28, 2010
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  3. f3liC

    f3liC Notebook Guru

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    try setting your monitor to your primary
     
    f3liC, Dec 28, 2010
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  4. Vidaluko

    Vidaluko Notebook Evangelist

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    Or play with the Intel gpu settings, I can have games in fullscreen in my 32" HDTV, and still some stuff in the laptop screen...
     
    Vidaluko, Dec 28, 2010
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  5. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Need to know which NV driver you are using that has this issue. Without this, its tough to proceed.
     
    BatBoy, Dec 28, 2010
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    MSGaldenzi Notebook Deity

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    I have come across the same problem, yet its not an issue for me. No need for full screen on 42+ inches.
     
    MSGaldenzi, Dec 28, 2010
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  7. Rjdeli

    Rjdeli Notebook Geek

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    lol hit the aspect or p-size button on your tv remote
     
    Rjdeli, Dec 29, 2010
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  8. jrowinski

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    Yeah, i too had this problem... never got around to tweaking my tv/pc but it was something to do with the screen size and full-screen also didnt seem to work.
     
    jrowinski, Dec 29, 2010
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    Vidaluko, Dec 29, 2010
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  10. CapnBoost

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    I think i'm on the nvidia 259 drivers and I have no issue going full screen on a 42" at 1920x1080.
     
    CapnBoost, Dec 29, 2010
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