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    Barry Guest

    Screen Saver not working...

    I have a new computer with Vista installed. I have set up the screensaver
    and all appears okay...but I can't get it to turn on. I've gone through the
    process several times. I have used the option of having it display photos
    from a folder on my computer. I can get it to show me a preview of the
    screensaver and all seems to be working...it just won't activate on its own.
    Suggestions???

    Barry


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    Mary Guest

    RE: Screen Saver not working...

    There must be a program running in the background that makes the computer
    think you are still working. TV tuners, scedulers, indexing, scans,
    etc.--Vista seems to be working all the time. I would put a shortcut to the
    scr file on the Desktop and use that. Search the Windows folder for *.scr to
    find all the screensavers. BTW, if you are a home user you really don't need
    screensavers at all. Just set your monitor to turn off. Screensavers are for
    your entertainment or privacy at home. They really aren't needed on LCD
    monitors.

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    Mike Benton Guest

    Re: Screen Saver not working...

    You might consider searching through previous threads. This one has been
    posted several times I think....


    Did you start using a wireless mouse or keyboard? They just sent an update a
    few days ago for this. It's an optional update starting with "HID" under
    windows updates. For some reason the USB devices aren't allowing the
    screensaver to kick in.

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    Rich Hackney Guest

    Re: Screen Saver not working...

    That makes 2 of us - same exacd problem.

  5. #5
    Critterdog Guest

    Re: Screen Saver not working...

    That makes 3 of us. The only way I can get it to work is upon Windows
    Startup, I right click, personalize, screensaver, change the setting a bit
    and apply. Then the Screensaver works great. It's just a PI the A to have to
    do that every time I startup my computor.

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    Harry Krause Guest

    Re: Screen Saver not working...

    Are you using a wireless mouse or keyboard?

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