Alienware Aurora R3 Driver Download
The Aurora R3 is a popular graphics card manufactured by Alienware. This driver fixes screen glitches, unwanted artifacts, stuttering or glitchy video and even screen tearing. Visitors have downloaded this file "R274774.exe" 8 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows Vista. The total disk space used for this update is 13.9 MB.
Supported Models
Alienware Aurora R3
HP Digital/Analog TV Tuner
HVR-1400 OEM Digital/Analog TV Tuner
HVR-1400 OEM2 Digital/Analog TV Tuner
Hauppauge Consumer Infrared Receiver
Hauppauge WinTV 885 (Model 71xxx Analog, 8275a/8290)
Hauppauge WinTV 885 (Model 71xxx Analog, 8275a/8295)
Hauppauge WinTV 885 (Model 71xxx Analog, Xc3028)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit)
File Name
Versions
1.46.28154 (26-Dec-2013)
Additional Notes
Video Driver File, Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding. Click the Install button. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Uploaded By
Sharmila (DG Staff Member) on 28-Feb-2019
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| install64/Driver85/64bit/hcw85bda.sys | 1.9 MB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install64/Driver85/64bit/hcw85cir.dll | 9.7 KB | 2 Nov 2006 |
| install64/Driver85/64bit/hcw85cir.sys | 33.8 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install64/Driver85/64bit/hcw85enc.ax | 139.8 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install64/Driver85/64bit/hcw85prop.ax | 110.6 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install64/Driver85/64bit/hcw85Wdf_01005.dll | 1.9 MB | 2 Nov 2006 |
| install64/Driver85/64bit/hcwCP.ax | 99.3 KB | 8 Sep 2006 |
| install64/Driver85/64bit/hcwECPPP.ax | 147.5 KB | 8 Sep 2006 |
| install64/Driver85/hcw85enc.rom | 376.8 KB | 17 Mar 2006 |
| install64/Driver85/hcw85mld.rom | 16.4 KB | 5 Jun 2008 |
| install64/hcw85b64.cat | 19.1 KB | 8 Jun 2010 |
| install64/hcw85b64.inf | 198.1 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install64/hcw85c64.cat | 17.5 KB | 8 Jun 2010 |
| install64/hcw85c64.inf | 14.5 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install64/HcwDriverInstall.exe | 2.8 MB | 15 Jun 2010 |
| setup.exe | 8.4 MB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| install/Driver85/hcw85bda.sys | 1.6 MB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install/Driver85/hcw85cir.dll | 7.7 KB | 10 Aug 2007 |
| install/Driver85/hcw85cir.sys | 28.7 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install/Driver85/hcw85enc.ax | 140.8 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install/Driver85/hcw85enc.rom | 376.8 KB | 17 Mar 2006 |
| install/Driver85/hcw85mld.rom | 16.4 KB | 5 Jun 2008 |
| install/Driver85/hcw85prop.ax | 115.7 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install/Driver85/hcw85wdf_01005.dll | 1.4 MB | 2 Nov 2006 |
| install/Driver85/hcwCP.ax | 96.3 KB | 8 Sep 2006 |
| install/Driver85/hcwECPPP.ax | 139.3 KB | 8 Sep 2006 |
| install/Driver85/hcwxds.dll | 66.0 KB | 21 Jul 2006 |
| install/hcw85bda.cat | 19.7 KB | 8 Jun 2010 |
| install/hcw85bda.inf | 198.0 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install/hcw85cir.cat | 17.5 KB | 8 Jun 2010 |
| install/hcw85cir.inf | 14.4 KB | 3 Jun 2010 |
| install/HcwDriverInstall.exe | 2.8 MB | 15 Jun 2010 |
How to Update Alienware Aurora R3 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Alienware Aurora R3 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Alienware Aurora R3 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Alienware Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Alienware website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.