Dell/AW post fix for Dead AlienFX Lights

Dell/Alienware posted this today on the Alienware KB:

Problem:
The lights on the AlienFx keyboard turn off after a Command Center update or a Windows clean install.

Fix:
A registry fix has been implemented in order to fix this issue. This applies to x86 and x64 Operating Systems.

Steps:
1. Unzip the file with registry fix file.
2. Run the registry fix file.
3. Restart the computer.
4. After Windows loads up, open the AlienFx software.
5. Close the current theme for the lighting system.
6. Create a new theme. Apply the settings and exit.

This applies to the M17x as well as the following systems:

Alienware M15X
Area-51 m15x
Area-51 m17x

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Source

M17x FAQs from the Alienware KB

The following are KB Articles for the M17x. This list will be updated as new articles are posted.

Why is my M17x not detecting its discrete video card(s)?
KB ID: 6084

How do I remove or install the service cover?
KB ID: 6040

How do I reseat or replace the Primary Hard Drive?
KB ID: 6042

How do I reseat or replace the Secondary Hard Drive?
KB ID: 6070

How can I enable / disable the battery charging feature?
KB ID: 6074

How do I reseat or replace the memory?
KB ID: 6041

Why is my M17x not booting into Windows (or showing a BSOD error message) after loading BIOS defaults or clearing the CMOS memory?
KB ID: 6067

Why does my M17x not output video to an external display device?
KB ID: 6075

How do I reseat or replace the WPAN (Bluetooth) card of an M17x?
KB ID: 6059

How do I reseat or replace the WLAN (wireless) card of an M17x?
KB ID: 6058

How do I reseat or replace the touch sensitive panel (media keys)?
KB ID: 6060

What can I do if my AlienFX illuminated keyboard does not turn on?
KB ID: 6083

How do I reseat or replace the CMOS battery in my M17x?
KB ID: 6043

What is Hybrid SLI?
KB ID: 6079

To access the main KB site, see this LINK.

Also be sure to download the Service Manual, Owners Manual, etc. from Dell Support. See this LINK.