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    Alienware laptop( what software )

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Clowe1, Dec 17, 2010.

  1. Clowe1

    Clowe1 Newbie

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    Just wanted to know what software will bring out the best in this alienware laptop? Thought it would be something great with price lag but with factory setup just other laptop.
     
    Clowe1, Dec 17, 2010
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  2. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Joel, Dec 17, 2010
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  3. shinob!

    shinob! Notebook Consultant

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    Geez,that's a tough question.Its like asking "what's going to bring out the best in my Lamborghini Reventon?".
    Your Alienware is built for power,style & speed,it ultimately depends on how you want to use it.
    IMO,software-wise,its power & speed can be shown by simply playing the latest games at high to very high settings.
    All other software many people use for work also runs very smoothly.
     
    shinob!, Feb 8, 2011
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  4. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    update to the latest drivers and dont install random crap?
     
    Texanman, Feb 8, 2011
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  5. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    I am sure you will get a flock of responses once a moderator moves this to the the AW forum. As a generalization if the machine has a lot of bloatware and trials preinstalled removal/disabling will help performance.
    Probably the best thing to do is a clean install of windows 7 if you are comfortable downloading drivers and installing them.
     
    JOSEA, Feb 8, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    That's a joke right? :p
     
    katalin_2003, Feb 9, 2011
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  7. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    Maybe he is coming from a hypo desktop?
    Just glad no one answered Norton Internet Security Suite!!!
     
    JOSEA, Feb 9, 2011
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  8. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    nortan antivirus is fine.... its the best you can pay for (i use endpoint and its the lightest weight thing around!)...... unlike McAfee which will trash your system the second you "think" about installing it
     
    Texanman, Feb 10, 2011
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  9. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The software you need.

    Let's assume you are a graphics designer, what would you do with Repast Symphony?
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 10, 2011
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