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    Several questions after tinkering around

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by RayDawg, Dec 16, 2010.

  1. RayDawg

    RayDawg Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, I didn't physically mess around with my system (wouldn't want to void that warranty when the hinge issues still exist), but I was messing around with some programs here and there. I have a few questions that have been bugging me for the past few days. I own an M11x-R1 by the way.

    1. How do I get the screensaver that this owner uses: YouTube - Alienware M17X-R2-AlienFX And Best Screensaver

    2. Every time I try to switch graphics around, I keep getting a message that I can't because something in Steam called Toaster.exe isn't closed. As a result, I have to go in the task manager and close the programs from there. How do I prevent this from happening in then future?

    3. How do I stop the Windows UAC from contstantly notifying me everytime I open up AW Command Center?

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    4. I've been trying to create an Alienware support account, but the webpage for the AW Hive requires an account number to create my account. I tried using my Dell service tag, but so far, I keep getting a message that the number is invalid. What is this number that it keeps on talking about?
     
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    blab8811 Notebook Consultant

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    1. Ask the maker of the video.

    2. Not sure about this one.

    3. Shut off UAC in Control Panel or lower the secure level.
     
    blab8811, Dec 16, 2010
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    corwinicre Notebook Deity

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    2. toaster.exe is part of Dell's backup program IIRC. If you don't use it, I'd just uninstall it. If you do use it, I don't know (because I don't).

    3. I always turn UAC off completely. #1 here shows how: Super Tweaks for Windows 7 by Black Viper. If you want to keep UAC on, sorry, I don't know, as I always turn it off.
     
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  4. roxxor

    roxxor Notebook Evangelist

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    win7 without UAC = win XP ;)
     
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    roxxor Notebook Evangelist

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    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    No so much. The archive is empty save for a readme.txt file which states, "Download content not available in this archived version of allpowerful.com."

    Strange...
     
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  7. RayDawg

    RayDawg Notebook Consultant

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    I found a link to a thread that leads to the forums by Batboy. I was able to download the screensaver demo (I don't think I'm able to download the actual screensaver since the demo plays only once). The weird thing is, after testing out my screensaver, my task bar disappeared. Does anyone know what happened? Should I delete the files ASAP because it could be a virus?
     
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  8. roxxor

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    Noticed that as well after trying to download it myself. Did find it eventually in an alienware customization thread at NBR. Here's a link to the screensaver that actually has it.
     
    roxxor, Dec 17, 2010
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