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July 1st, 2010 07:00
Alienware Windows 7 boot background
Hi all,
since i lost my Alienware factory installation, i lost forever those beautiful and unique background owned by every Alienware owner. I will really appreciate, if someone like to share the alien boot background, end even the alienware desktop background.
Usually the boot background is in this windows seven folder:
C:\Windows\System32\oobe\background
Use imageshack or send me a mail if it's possible.
Thanks so much.
Legolas_
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m3th0d1c4l
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July 1st, 2010 07:00
You can download them here if you lost them from a reinstall of windows:
http://support.alienware.com/Support_Pages/Restricted_Downloads/Alienware%20M17X%20Custom%20Package.zip
It says M17X on it, but it works on all PCs, even non Alienware computers. It will restore all the original wallpapers, but the only thing it will not restore is the logon wallpaper. But I can upload that for you here:
http://img194.imageshack.us/content_round.php?page=done&l=img194/9272/alienwarelogon.jpg&via=mupload
It looks almost the same as the one in the installer, but the ALIENWARE text is actually a bit lower and out of the way of the User Login Icon.
And you can use this program to change the wallpaper of the logon screen to the Alienware wallpaper:
http://www.julien-manici.com/windows_7_logon_background_changer/
Hope that helps.
Legolas_
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July 1st, 2010 08:00
I can't really never thank you enough. So frak.. that logon image it's just what i miss so much. That's awesome!
I never heard about a full package of icons and backgrounds. I really hope this is the solution, this evening i'm going to install the whole things togheter.
Mr. m3th0d1c4l, really really thank you!
:-)
Legolas_
m3th0d1c4l
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July 1st, 2010 08:00
No problem at all buddy. Glad I can help.
The installer doesnt do the icons and theme, only the wallpapers. But if you can download themes and icons with these 2 packages:
http://www.alienware.com/community/alienguise/theme-manager.aspx
and this one:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&releaseid=R272623&SystemID=ALW_DT_AREA_51&servicetag=&os=W764&osl=en&deviceid=19254&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=0&libid=25&typeid=-1&dateid=-1&formatid=-1&source=-1&fileid=402595
Legolas_
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July 1st, 2010 14:00
My antivir detect a generic.dx trojan, so i cannot use it.
m3th0d1c4l
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July 1st, 2010 15:00
There is no virus in that package. I dont know how your virus scanner is picking one up. Mine doesnt detect anything. Its just a bunch of wallpapers LOL. And it is from Dell/Alienware support website, so it is just a fluke. A lot of virus scanners pick up everything nowadays.
I dont think Dell/Alienware would put viruses in their own software.......or would they?
LOL.
I would just disable it and try to install the wallpapers if anything. I am using Microsoft Security Essentials and Norton Gaming edition and get no virus alerts.
Legolas_
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July 2nd, 2010 01:00
I agree with your argument.
By the way, after run the exe, all stops on a windows that say something like..Not enough memory to run the program...on an Alienware desktop make me laugh :-) I'll post a picture soon.
So, two point: The exe don't run, and McAfee detect a problem.
Here the picture with the message:"Extracting file failed. It's mostly like caused by low memory (low disk space for swapping file) or corrupted Cabinet file."
Strange.
strangepowers
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July 2nd, 2010 22:00
http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/m/mediagallery/19697569.aspx
Legolas_
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July 3rd, 2010 02:00
Thank you very good advice.
Legolas_
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July 4th, 2010 14:00
It's definetively a McAfee's false positive.
Norton and ZoneAlarm neither detect a virus in this archive.
My apologize if i was suspicious.
Thx so much for your advice.
m3th0d1c4l
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November 23rd, 2010 22:00
Glad you liked it bro.
Snaked
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November 23rd, 2010 22:00
I've got to hand it to ya buddy, this is the coolest link I've personaly clicked on,,,,,,,,,,THANKS A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWOOOOOOOOAAAH!