Alienware m17x R3 - Win 10 updated

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• Video driver update for NVidia GeForce GTX 660 M on Alienware M17x R4

  I am owner of Alienware M17x R4 with GeForce 660 M graphics. The latest drivers for my system currently 307.17 on the Support of Dell Web site version. Recently I met some graphical problems during the game and the people from the Steam forums advised me to update my video drivers.

  So the question is: can I use the video drivers supplied by NVidia on their Web site? Are there disadvantages using these?

  Thank you!

  Hello!

  We recommend that you use the drivers from the Dell Support Web site, but if you want to upgrade to the latest NVIDIA driver I suggest you only do a fresh install of the driver as explained here.

  If you continue to experience problems during the game, try the troubleshooting steps in this article.

  Let me know how it goes!

• White map too screen of Nvidia drivers on Windows 10 on Alienware M17X R3 - no 3D with GTX 660 m Nvidia in R3.

  After getting the SSD for work and most of the other drivers in Windows 10 I came across to CONV error while starting the GeForce program to update the card nvidia GTX 460 M graphics drivers for my M17X R3 3D. Is not the Lone Ranger with this problem it has been discussed on the Nvidia site and a beta version of GeForce has been recommended. It seemed to solve these problems for a while until that they solved the problem in the next update released version 358.50 for win 10 64-bit. I have not had the problem since this upgrade. Unfortunately, it is not an option on the Dell Web site for display drivers.

  I also bought the GTX 660 M install in the M17x R3, but I might as well have bought a rope to use the computer as an anchor. It would have been more useful. Regardless of the many people use it in the M17X R3 none of them use the 3D feature. I got the card to operate for the graphics and PhysX features only and I had to change many infs for this. The 3D feature is not supported in the chipset of the motherboard. At least not in the Sata mode. If someone got the GTX 660 M Nvidia Graphics for work in 3D on the Alienware M17X R3? If so, what was the secret?

  Concerning

  Big3D Emerson

  If somebody has got to work in 3D M17X R3 in Windows 10:

  Hello

  Unfortunately, according to the policy document, the M17x series is not supported on Windows 10. Some users have successfully installed Windows 10 on these systems not supported. But they have all the pilot survey (example = 7/8/8.1 driver installation) to force it to work. Dell doesn't have the resources to do this on systems not supported.  I recommend that you also try this announcement on Notebook Review and Alienware Arena forums for assistance.

• Sounds coming from my headphones and speakers at the same time - Alienware M17x R4

  I have a rather annoying thingy with my laptop. When I do something on my laptop where noise is involved ( play games , play music , etc. etc. ) and I have ear plugs / headphones inserted , the sound is coming out of both my speakers and my headset.I do not know how long I already have the problem, I discovered it today when I took my headphones off for a moment.
  
  Do any of you know how I can fix this? So that if I insert my headphones , the sound just goes through the headphones and not through the speakers at the same time. I Googled for a while now but I cant find a way to solve it. (Im not a PCs / laptops expert)
  ...
  
  I use an Alienware M17x R4 with Windows 10.
  
  I have already tried to update the drivers , remove and restart to reset them but nothing seems to work, PLEASE HELP!
  ...
  
  Thanks in advance.
  

  Hello. Please post your problem again, because half of your text has been cut. You may need to type it instead of paste.

  Try to switch to the native Windows audio driver.

  1. open Device Manager (found in the Control Panel, or type devmgmt.msc in the search box).
  2. develop the 'audio controllers, video & game' and right click on the Creative Labs Recon pilot.
  3 Select this option to "Update driver software".
  4. click on "Browse my computer for driver software".
  5. click on "Let Me pick from a list of drivers on my computer".
  6. put the "Show compatible hardware" check box if not already checked.
  7. in the list of devices, click on 'High Definition Audio"(native driver).
  8. click on "next".
  9. in the update driver warning box, click 'Yes' (the driver).
  10 restart the portable computer if you are prompted. If not invited, so no need to restart.
  [To return to the Recon pilot, do it again but reverse steps 2-7 names].

  If you have only the symptoms with one of the drivers, then the other is at fault. If you have the same symptoms with two audio drivers, then it is likely not a driver problem, maybe material.

• Drivers Alienware M17x-R3

  Hi all

  I had problems with an unknown device for quite awhile.

  Just re-formatted my Alienware M17x R3 for Windows 8 Pro, set far to 8,1 (run Win 8 since beta test) and still have an unknown device.

  Identification tag details...

  ACPI\VEN_CPL & DEV_0002
  ACPI\CPL0002
  * CPL0002

  This is a system of 64-bit, 16 GB of Ram, Intel i7-2720QM CPU, Intel HD 3000 + Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 M graphics.

  Hope someone can help identify this persistent problem "unknown devices".

  Thanks in advance

  Roy.

  PS. I am aware that this laptop is not taken in charge to win 8, but it works 99% of the time, but with sometimes one or two times a week Driver_Power_State_Failure crashes

  It should be on display driver see here:

  http://CommWeb-PS3.us.Dell.com/Owners-Club/Alienware/f/3746/t/19543075.aspx

  Try taking the driver Windows 8.1 since the M17x-R4:

  http://ftp.Dell.com/FOLDER01771210M/1/Application_N9PMP_WN_0.32.0.8C_A00.exe

• Only intermittent problem with wifi on alienware m17x with qualcomm wireless killer

  Hi, I have an alienware M17x with windows 8.1 and qualcomm wireless killer. I have a serious problem with intermittent wifi, that appears when I use programs like Skype, steam, multiplayer games, etc.

  Even if the wifi is connected, the connection suddenly stops working sometimes, especially when I use the applications mentioned above. (if I try to load a Web page during this time, the page remains attached to "resolving host"). Strange thing is if I disconnect and reconnect to the wifi Internet starts working immediately. Or I can wait a few minutes and the connection is re-established automatically. This isn't a problem with the network, because I had this problem on countless wifi networks I've worked, and all my other devices work fine in the same time, that my laptop no longer works.

  Additionally, this problem occurs only on wifi, if I use a connection cable, this never happens. (this is not yet a case of the wifi signal strength, as happens even when I am sitting right next to wifi router and wifi in the notification area icon is visible full signal).

  In the last months, I tried various possible solutions, but none of them have solved this problem:

  -Updated to 8.1 windows

  -Update of the qualcomm network drivers

  -Stop of various applications that I think might have been the origin of the problem

  -Uninstall completely different applications

  -Close all anti-virus programs

  Still after all of these steps, the problem persists. It would not be a big problem, as the loss of connectivity is not permanent, but what makes multiplayer games completely unplayable on my alienware machine. :(

  Just today I tried to launch AlienAutopsy test for my network card in Killer Wireless - N 1103 several times, and each time that the "transfer of data verification test" failed due to no connectivity (all other tests passed very well, only this one test failure all 6 times). I thought that it could be linked and gave me some hope that I might be able to target the cause of this unique problem. Therefore, I post here. If anyone can help me, it would be much appreciated!

  +++ S.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. +++

  «Go to network-> Network and Sharing Center-> change the adapter settings-> Wireless - N 1103-> properties (right click) Killer network card-> and finally UNCHECK it (the f * cking) "Qualcomm Atheros control bandwidth «»

  Enjoy the rush.

  See you soon

• R4 SERIOUS Alienware M17x adapter issues

  I had the typical Alienware M17x R4 "connected load does not," since I bought this laptop. I spent almost $3 k on this thing, and I've been through THREE Dell OEM 240 Watt adapters because of this problem. These things are expensive, like $100 a piece. Whenever I have buy a (I have more warranty) the problem goes away for about 2-3 months, then comes back. He arrived at the point where it's good now I write this on 70% battery, and I can't get it fixed.

  Usually, when I boot it says "the card is not taken in charge, blah blah blah, please press F2 for boot menu"

  And I usually get this screen:

  Usually I would disconnect and reconnect my adapter in all 20 times until he finally said a/c Adapter Type: [240W]

  but it is blocked to [Unknown] once again, and this time it isn't give.

  I tried all the recommended methods.

  1: I emptied the power to remove adapter, battery, and freezes for a minute, then plugging power back. I did about 6 times, and it always starts up an adapter not recognized.

  2: I tried to unplug and plug the adapter cord

  3: I tried to use different ankles

  4: I tried to reinstall the BIOS A12 several times, does not

  5: I tried uninstalling the driver for ACPI compliant battery check, still nothing

  6: I tried to run ePSA assessment of seed, which tells me that this:

  

  That my battery is charging to 255 Watts instead of 240 Watts.

  7: I tried to replace my battery and my card. Several times. 1 warranty, the rest of my pocket.

  8: I tried to let the computer stay off for a while, cool completely.

  9: I tried to update all my drivers.

  I am completely out of options, the only thing is to possibly replace my motherboard, which would be ridiculous that this is going to be long and costly. I'll probably just have to take my business elsewhere I got extremely poor support just because my warranty has expired. I won't pay $300 for another year of warranty, so that they can work on the setting of a defective product.

  I just want to know if you have any suggestions where to go from here? If it's fixable?

  If not, what other phones would you recommend that would not have this problem?

  Hello

  It seems that you tried all recommend them troubleshooting procedures for this type of problem. We believe that it is a problem with the motherboard, since you've already tried to use different adapters. For this type of repairs, we recommend that you check with ztronics.com.

• Re: Win 10 update stay at 55% for 5 hours and counting

  Success!

  Disconnect the external monitor see, necessary ed: I stopped, disconnected the monitor, put on the market and launched the update to win 10. The first phase where you get the % of the messages of progress went to completion, then the machine has restarted and then a second phase has begun - with % complete rework. This second phase has taken much longer, but finally managed.

  It is in the first phase where I got to 55% before dropping out. Now, everything looks good.

  I have a similar problem (Win 10 update won 55%) on my Pavilion 17 e135nr and will post my results here.

• Since the final Win XP update, my XP PC freezes a lot.

  I have a Win7 PC for everyday use and an old box of Win XP in my home studio for recording audio. It worked fine for quite a long time.

  After recording not for 8 months, I did some work on this subject, it worked absolutely fine. Then when I stopped that day, he had a truck loaded with Win XP updates including the final XP updates.

  Every time since then, one I start, 5 6 sometimes it freezes dead instantly loading the desktop, either less than a minute. The hard lock. No CTRL ALT DEL doesn't work. I have to reset hard.

  I can't afford a replacement PC soon, and I need that box back immediately for the recording of the work.

  A valid reason the latest XP update would be basically brick my PC?

  And Yes, I have a Win 7 CD. And probably another facility left in this topic. But I doubt that Win 7 will install on this PC.

  I'm more than a little upset.

  You can uninstall Windows XP was last updated in starting mode safe mode and uninstall and then Control Panel.

  Restart the machine when he turns again hit the F8 key and then start in safe mode.

  From there go into Add / Remove programs and top-right check "show updates."

  Scroll to the bottom of the list and look under Windows XP software updates.

  From there, you can uninstall the updates which could be the cause of the problem, and then reinstall them using Microsoft Update

• V3 - 772G - Qualcomm Bluetooth missing/no compatible Driver Atheros followed to win 10 update.

  Qualcomm Bluetooth Atheros Driver disappeared after win 10 update. Cannot connect Bluetooth devices. Cannot find the driver to win 10, is there a version update available? Where to look? Or is it best to roll back to win 8.1 :-(

  Just realized, that the unnecessary Atheros bluetooth driver to operate. I had to repair my bluetooth devices and they work very well.

• Win Vista update problems - help on 31/05/13.

  I downloaded Win Vista updates, when installing updates, that seemed to be getting picked up in 15 of the 27 update.  If it stalls, should I try to download updates from windows updates again?  Now, the internet explore is dead and when I reconnected it in the internet it restarted the update where it left off.    Please let me know what I can do to get my updates again smoothly?

  Hi ARMinnesota,

  1. what happens when you open Internet Explorer?

  2 when running windows update, you get an error message or error code?

  Refer to the steps in the following Microsoft article and check if that helps.

   

  Cannot install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2509997

  Solve common installation issues in Windows Update, Microsoft Update and Windows Server Update Services: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

  Notes:

  
  The following steps include changing the system registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Back up the registry: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registry

   

  CHKDSK: Data files that are infected can be cleaned by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again. The data files that are infected can be cleaned by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Keep us informed on the status of the issue.

• AE 2500 does not install on Alienware M17x with Win7 home Preimum 64 bit

  Hi all

  I got the AE 2500 after the a N750 Linksys dual-band wireless router.

  the router is soft, but to my surprise the internal Wireless NIC does not support 5 GHz networks.

  his embaracing to say that all the apple devices, including MAC, iphones and ipads 2 stand it... including my Galaxy s4 work.

  I own an alienware m17x running win7 64 bit home premuim.

  at bost performance I had the USB AE2500 adapter, when I plug in the Device Manager recognize as "Unknown device" and no matter what I do on the Web, nor what I download Linksys it used to recognize and install the adapter.

  When I thought that maybe the adapter is broken, I have a 4 year old with win7 lenovo machine that had no problem what so ever grateful and the installation of the adapter and conect to my 5 GHz Wireless.

  in a nut shell it annoyed me.

  If there is a solution out there, please, point me in the right direction

  Thank you.

  Problem solved.

  in the alienware there an eSATA port.

  Once pluged, it works like a charm

  Thank you.

• Win. Update on call to give me same download in Vista Help! :(

  Hello

  I just did a system restore to drive with my windows vista computer, I put updates through the night, got up this am. a lot of updates failed, so I ran the victory. update again after the restart and many of those failed righted themselves, well, I have 1 update of this keeps appearing, win. service pack 1 Vista, when I go to install the update it tells me that its will take time and my pc will reboot several times during the process, if the service pack box, I ok it, click on install and within 10 seconds, the download and installation is done! He has not installed the service pack and only gives me an error or anything, said it was successful and after... hit .i win. Update, give me the same service pack download updated but is what I described a few lines to the top.  It seems to me that while updateing that updates were not updated in the order that they should have been, as "the oldest to the most recent' and I need to get service pack 1 for the i can get SP2 and so on... anyone have any idea why it will not actually download and install Service Pack 1 after I ran the disk I got rid of a bunch of stuff that I didn't not supplied with the disc before I ran the update.  and they were HP games, Norton sec. yahoo toolbar, ect. These programs would be inbedded in BONE and maybe I should have left just as if it was before I uninstalled the programs that I didn't?  I use a HP Pavilion Vista premium edition, its an old computer, 5 or 6 years old dual-core Athlon 64 32 bits of the system, 2 gig ram... Well when I go in the computer properties indicates my ram to 1918 mb made this sound right? I have 4 512 ram cards, and 150 or 200 gig HD, anyone have any idea why it not to install the service pack?   TY for reading and replying if you do.

  Hi Steve,.

  Thanks for posting the request in the Microsoft Community. It seems that you are facing problems in updating Windows Vista Service Pak 1 on the computer. I will certainly help you to question.

  First of all, I suggest you to check if Windows Vista Service pack 1 is installed on the computer.

  Know which version of Windows Internet Explorer that you are using

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/find-out-which-version-of-Internet-Explorer-youre-using

  If Service pack 1 is not displayed, I suggest you the link and try to install it manually:

  You can check the link and try to obtain the latest Service Pack for Windows Vista:

  How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/935791

  I suggest refer you to the article and try to run the system update tool and check if it helps:

  System update scan tool corrects errors of Windows Update in Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008

  Let us know if it helps.

  Thank you.

• Photosmart C4280: Photosmart Essential 3.5 will not work after the Win 10 update

  The Photosmart Essential suite, which includes the scanning software will not work after the upgrade to Windows 10.   There is no message error that pop up or are listed in the event log.  Printing continues to function properly.    If the s/w is not compatible with Win 10 there the other scanning software free that I can use?

  Hello

  Thank you for using the forum.  Think that you are facing the same problems as others with Win 10 updates.

  Try this solution:

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/inkjet-printing/HP-Solution-Center-fails-to-launch-cannot-open-solution-here/m-p/5424438/highlight/true#M515792

   

  Hope that helps.

  Please click on "Bravo Thumbs up" as an encouragement and "Accept as solution" if it helped to solve your problem.

• Alienware M17X battery knows a permanent failure

  September 30, 2016.

  I am the owner of an Alienware M17X R3 model I purchased in November of 2015.

  I had noticed that my machine seems to experience performance several questions when the battery shows it was plugged in, but do not load. Naturally, when the computer is disconnected and reconnected to power, this issue seems to be fixed. However, I remember that on September 9, I had unplugged the power, and my computer had armored black before my eyes.

  As I began once more my computer, I received the message that my battery has known a permanent failure and had to be replaced. In the hope of a solution, I began to ask one of my colleagues on my problem, their response was that my battery was included and was therefore irreplaceable. However, I had contacted an expert who offered their services to install the battery they need the correct model.

  I started looking for some common types of battery online, but none of them have good customer customer, some stating that the battery didn't fit with their computer, or declared not satisfactory on condition of their model. I decided to reject buying stacks of marketing unreliable or non-official.

  My question is where to find the correct battery type who fixed my computer and how? I prowled around which I guess is the stock of Dell, but I can't find the battery I want.

  I'm still currently a college student, and I can't be away from my computer for more than seven days. This should explain why I can't send my machine to the manufacturer for repair.

  My family and I are traveling in cross-country skiing for the wedding of my sister in November, so I'll need a working computer at work of our arrival. Is there a possible solution to this?

  Wait patiently for a response. Thank you very much for your time!

  The 2015 Alienware 17 - R3 comes with one of these two batteries =
  YKWXX (8 c, Lithium, 92WHR, Sanyo)
  5046J (8 c, Lithium, 92WHR, Simplo)

  Call 1-800-357-3355 Dell spare parts and ask for prices and availability of the Dell reference.