screensaver shortcut

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i am looking for information on how to configute a desktop
shortcut to activate whichever screensaver I happen to
have chosen (including "my pictures slideshow"
screensaver).
Thanks.
 
Right-click on your Desktop and select:
New > Shortcut, then browse to the
C:\Windows\System32 folder. Chose
your desired screensaver, such as "sspipes.scr",
click next and finish.

My Pictures SlideShow would be "ssmypics.scr".

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|i am looking for information on how to configute a desktop
| shortcut to activate whichever screensaver I happen to
| have chosen (including "my pictures slideshow"
| screensaver).
| Thanks.
 
ok done that. 2 probs. first, I need to double click the
shortcut to activate the screensaver. second, there is no
password protection when I use the shortcut.
 
Go to Folder Options in Control Panel and change to single-click.
You are correct.....there is no screensaver password protection
when using a desktop shortcut to activate a screensaver.

Screen Saver Is Not Password Protected If Started Manually
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;228160&Product=win2000

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| ok done that. 2 probs. first, I need to double click the
| shortcut to activate the screensaver. second, there is no
| password protection when I use the shortcut.
 
ok. I guess I need a shortcut that will switch to the
secure desktop with no time delay. This would also enable
me to change the screensaver (in "display
properties/screensaver") without also having to change the
screensaver desktop shortcut. But how do I acheive this?
 
How to Quickly Lock Your Computer and Use Other Windows Logo Shortcut Keys
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;294317&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| ok. I guess I need a shortcut that will switch to the
| secure desktop with no time delay. This would also enable
| me to change the screensaver (in "display
| properties/screensaver") without also having to change the
| screensaver desktop shortcut. But how do I acheive this?
 
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