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    APP: Automatic graphics switching in Win7

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by RealStranger, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. RealStranger

    RealStranger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    back then when I used Vista I liked the automatic graphics switching that the ATI driver provided on my T400. Means: When I unplugged the machine the integrated graphics was activated, when I plugged it in the dedicated adapter was selected.

    It seems that there is no such functionality (yet?) for Win7, so I wrote a little application to do the job:

    Link: http://www.manuel-then.de/?p=89
    Direct download: http://www.manuel-then.de/Downloads/GraphicsSwitcher.zip

    Maybe its of use for some of you.
    Feedback appreciated :)

    Greetz!
    M.T.
     
    RealStranger, Nov 16, 2009
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  2. hding

    hding Notebook Consultant

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    I tried, worked. Thank you!
     
    hding, Nov 16, 2009
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    It seems to be working good. Is there any way to show which display adapter is being used? Thanks
     
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  4. RealStranger

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    I am glad to hear this. Thank you for testing it :)

    Not yet, but this should be no problem. I will try to update the application today.

    Greetz!
    M.T.
     
    RealStranger, Nov 17, 2009
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  5. RealStranger

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    Just uploaded an improved version.

    Changes:
    - When hovering over the tray icon it is displayed which graphics adapter has been activated
    NOTE: Switches made through PowerManager are not detected (That's on my todo list for the next days).

    Download (same URL as before)

    Greetz!
    M.T.
     
    RealStranger, Nov 17, 2009
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  6. tspure

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    What is this used for? :confused: I have a T400 with discrete graphics. Win 7 32 bit.
     
    tspure, Nov 17, 2009
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  7. RealStranger

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    Right for your machine :)

    Machines I can think of: T400, T500, Wxxx with switchable graphics (untested).

    Greetz!
    M.T.
     
    RealStranger, Nov 17, 2009
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  8. Tripper_

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    Works Great. :)
    Looking foward to it. Thanks
     
    Tripper_, Nov 17, 2009
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