Screen Saver not starting

[HB]

I'm using an HP Pavilion laptop with Vista32. I've set my screen saver
settings as I would like, but it doesn't come on after a specified time.
What am I missing?

Thanks for your help.
HB

 

[Ian]

Try changing the time setting to another period and see if it performs. You
can preview it there of course.

 

[HB]

I tried that and it still won't come on. I have it set to use my photos as
a screen saver and for it to come on after 2 min. of idle time. --HB

 

[Jim]

I have found programs running in the backgroumd such as searching for
updates, etc. that cause this problem. Also, a cordless mouse caused
the problem on my desktop.
Try hitting CTRL-ALT-DELETE and go to System Processes and see if
anything looks like a "running process" and try deleting them one at a
time and then test the attempt by setting your screensaver to say one
minute and waiting.

 

[Guest]

I have a Dell with Windows Vista and got Microsoft wireless keyboard and
mouse specifically supported by Vista, but my screensaver isn't working
either. Was there something specific in system processes that I should look
for?

 

[Guest]

jim I was having trouble with my screen saver not coming on I saw your
post, it was my cordless mouse. Did not know it could do that.