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    Windows 8 compatibility

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Jdpurvis, Sep 13, 2012.

  1. Jdpurvis

    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    So...
    I'm happy with Win 7 Ultimate, 64 bit, at this point. And, except for GPU, my hardware is mostly maxed out (Thanks again for all your help, and to UncleWebb for throttlestop). However, I was looking at the Dell page concerning Win 8, and the M15x doesn't show on the list.

    I'm definitely not eager to upgrade until I see some advantage from doing so. However, I'm curious: Is the m15x compatible with Win 8, or not?

    Can anyone think of a reason to want to upgrade?

    Thanks, folks,

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, Sep 13, 2012
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    I think it's not. Because of the OSD, AlienCommandCenter, Bluetooth
     
    Alienware_M15X, Sep 13, 2012
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    Until the official release is done we won't get the drivers so we will need to wait until it's released.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 14, 2012
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    Happy to report that M15X IS compatible with Win8. I have been using is since right before they released the RC ( Release Candidate ) and have had NO issues with it. I used the standard upgrade path built into the software and no issues. I did update all drivers once I moved over so that the system would have best chance. :D :D :D

    Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Haramdar, Sep 15, 2012
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    I'm running Windows 8 Pro RTM (from technet) and it's working perfectly.

    OSD and AlienFX are working perfectly. I did a complete fresh install though. :)
     
    runamonk, Sep 17, 2012
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    Thanks bro. install now :D
     
    Alienware_M15X, Sep 17, 2012
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    Thanks for the information. Once you have had a chance to use it for a while, let us know if you're glad you made the change. For those of us with a lot of installed software, a fresh install is a serious PITA.

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, Sep 18, 2012
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    Everything is just fine :)
    Fine.JPG
     
    Alienware_M15X, Sep 20, 2012
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    Thank you all for your insights! I'm starting my Windows 8 install.

    Oh, by the way: there is a Nvidia driver for the GTX 460M for Windows 8: NVIDIA DRIVERS 306.23WHQL
     
    pepemosca, Sep 23, 2012
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    OK, I just finished the installation.

    I did a clean instalation of Windows 8 Enterprise 64 bits.
    It does not work the CIR (Infra Red... so I don't care) and the BT drivers.
    Also, I did not try the Alienware Command Center.
     
    pepemosca, Sep 23, 2012
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    For the Fall Sensor, this version works: Drivers and Downloads | Dell [United States]
    It came with this app:
    Captura.PNG

    For the WiFi, if you have the DW1520.
    If you use the standar Windows 8 driver, you will have micro cuts.
    But if you extract the driver inside this .EXE: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers...?driverId=4VN57&osCode=W764&fileId=2960743842 those will stop.
    To get the driver installed force Windows 8 (by selecting folder...) and select folder JPN (for Japan users), US (for USA users) or ROW (rest of the world users).
    I'm using ROW.

    For the TouchPad, I try again with the Dell driver and works. Also with the Dell driver the response of the touchpad is better.
    I'm using this driver http://www.dell.com/support/drivers...?driverId=X3NTK&osCode=W764&fileId=2731094857
    And the fix for two finger scrolling http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...roll-2-3-finger-tap-3-finger-gesture-etc.html

    For the multimedia card reader. I'm using the Dell driver: Ricoh R5C833 - A00 3.57.01 - R232289
    http://www.dell.com/support/drivers...?driverId=1VWN9&osCode=W764&fileId=2731110586

    And for the Nvidia GTX 460M, I'm using
    NVIDIA DRIVERS 306.23WHQL: http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook-win8-win7-winvista-64bit-306.23-whql-driver.html
     
    pepemosca, Sep 24, 2012
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