I just received my inspiron 15r se 7520 the other day. Windows 8, From the beginning there was no switchable graphics option. Ok. I installed the latest video drivers from dell for both the onboard intel graphics 4000HD, and also for the radeon 7730m. Now I can see the tab for switchable graphics when I right click on the desktop, but when I click it, I only get a circle that spins for a few seconds and then nothing. Same thing when I attempt to run catalyst control. Nothing. I can check the task manager and see that it has launched but there is no program or choices appearing to tell it to run the radeon card for certain programs. This is totally unacceptable as I purchased this laptop based upon being able to use the radeon card. I was mad enough when I realized that the card only kicks in when needed/ made to through switchable graphics selection. I have researched online, and found that this problem is not confined to my own experience but is the normal for all users who have this laptop with windows 8. Do you have a solution other than the pat, uninstall and reinstall drivers? Why am I having to work so hard to get my radeon card to work. Anyone have any ideas?
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