Screensaver never kicks in

  • Thread starter Thread starter Bruce J. Weiers
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Bruce J. Weiers

My screensaver is set to start after 20 minutes, but it never kicks in.

I have tried to setting various screensavers, from the available list in
Display Properities, but it doesn't matter which one is set.
Screensavers operate OK in Preview.

What should I look at/for in further troubleshooting?

I don't know how long ago the problem started. I just began to notice
in the last couple of days, so I am not sure how far back I would have
to go, to use System Restore. Is there any other approach?
 
Hi Bruce,

XP has many issues when it comes to the Screensaver, sorry to say. Other
than finding out which update broke this for many users, check your settings
against these:

It may be getting set to None. Check your setting for the screensavers
path.

Here are some examples:

Marine Aquarium 2.scr > rename it to > MarineAquarium2.scr

In the registry, screensaver will work correctly if it is listed as so:
c:\windows\system32\marine~1.scr

Screen Savers do not work correctly if listed as so:
""c:\windows\system32\marine aquarium 2.scr""

Troubleshooting Screen Saver Issues in XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#ss

Screen Saver May Not Start in Windows XP'
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326719
 
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