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This computer system does not support MagicTune.

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Recently, I decided to install MagicTune Premium (from Samsung's Web site for the latest version) so I don't have to fiddle with the annoying bottom monitor controls (keep pressing the wrong ones -- bad usability design).

I seem to get this "This computer system does not support MagicTune..." error every time I try to run installed MagicTune Premium v1.0.32 2007.1.29. It was working fine after I installed and rebooted. However, I think it no longer works if I were to turn off my computer and then turn it on before using MagicTune Premium. The only way to fix this is to uninstall, reboot, reinstall, and reboot which is annoying just to use this program.

What's the problem? I am using a 19" Samsung 931BF LCD TFT monitor connected to two computers through an old/2000 2-ports Belkin KVM switch (VGA and USB). I am using Windows XP Pro. SP2 (all updates). Also, using the latest monitor driver from Samsung's Web site.

Thank you in advance. :)

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Did it ever work right? It may be possible that it cannot adjust everything on VGA connected monitors.

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Did it ever work right? It may be possible that it cannot adjust everything on VGA connected monitors.

Please reread my post. It works after installing and rebooting (required). Then, it stops working if I were to shut down my machine and monitor and power them back on.

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I know this is an older thread but I am having this same issue. I am using a Samsung T240, anyways, to be clear here are my relevant specs:

 

- AMD Athlon64 7750BE at 3.2ghz
- MSI K9N2 SLI Platinum
- 2x1gb OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 Platinum Revision 2 Dual Channel
- SLI set-up of BFG 8800 GT OC
- XP Pro with SP3 and full updates

 

That's about it - so after I install the most current version of the MagicTune Premium (1.0.118), and it prompts me to reboot, which I do, upon restarting it gives me the "This computer system does not support MagicTune..." error message. In a previous build, with the same monitor, it worked fine, but now it doesn't. The point being that I just want to install it once, set things up again (since I lost my custom monitor settings and some things you cannot do via the monitor buttons) and then use ghost to reinstall my system. I know some say to forego the program, but it really is a great program -when it works-. Any ideas? I think it might be the 8800GT card, I keep reading that many people with this adapter have the same issues... but really? it's not even a new card anymore, and is also quite popular, so what gives? Thanks.

 


Message edited by omnimodis78 on 06-22-2009 at 08:22:30 PM
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Well, let me update in case anyone comes here to seek help or support. I got MagicTune to work after many different attempts! First, let me say that I have contacted Samsung twice, but both times I got the generic, automated response which stated the obvious but without giving me any real support.

 

Just now, I disabled SLI, and physically removed my 2nd 8800GT card. I remember disabling SLI in the past, without removing the card, but that didn't result in MagicTune working, so it seems there's a need to physically remove the card! After that, I installed MagicTune and now it works perfectly! If you want to run MagicTune just once to calibrate to your liking, I suppose you could try this and then after put back your second card (the 'custom' setting is saved in the monitor so you don't need MagicTune to be installed to access your custom setting). If you're running just one card, and you know SLI could not be an issue in your case, then all I can suggest is you write Samsung and hope for the best. Good luck!


Message edited by omnimodis78 on 07-27-2009 at 07:35:07 PM
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