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ePva
December 5th 03, 09:35 PM
Hi all,

I have troubles with the screensaver. It doesn't start automatically after
the configured timeout. However if i go in the screensaver tab of display
properties, i'm able to test it.
By the way, the screen power saving doesn't start too.

Has anybody had the same problem? How did you solve it?

Thx

Kelly
December 5th 03, 09:36 PM
Hi,

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


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Kelly

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"ePva" > wrote in message
...
> Hi all,
>
> I have troubles with the screensaver. It doesn't start automatically after
> the configured timeout. However if i go in the screensaver tab of display
> properties, i'm able to test it.
> By the way, the screen power saving doesn't start too.
>
> Has anybody had the same problem? How did you solve it?
>
> Thx
>
>

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