Monitor turns off- power options don't correct

[self]

Running XP
Every 15 minutes my monitor turns off.

Went to safe start up and:
Went to power options, set all to never turn off.
Even set up new power option setting, set that to never turn off.
Still turns off every 15 minutes.

Now what please?

 

[R. McCarty]

Is it a Desktop or Notebook ? When you say monitor turns off, does
the Power LED go completely off or turn to an amber color. Amber
would denote a low-power state, like Standby.
Also is this a new condition, where it's worked properly in the past ?

 

[self]

Is it a Desktop or Notebook ? When you say monitor turns off, does
the Power LED go completely off or turn to an amber color. Amber
would denote a low-power state, like Standby.
Also is this a new condition, where it's worked properly in the past ?

It is a desktop.
The screen goes black, with a microsoft emblem.
I noticed this in the last 3 weeks, after I did a
clean reinstall of WIn XP (home ediditon)
Thank you.

 

[R. McCarty]

That is a Screen Saver, a hold-over from the days of Phosphor burn
in CRT monitors. If a "Static" image stayed on the screen for too long
it would actually burn that image into the screen. Screen Saver on XP
is enabled by default (10 Minute timer, I believe). Just go to Display
Properties in Control Panel, Click ScreenSaver (TAB) and configure
to your preferences.

 

[Guest]

If a Microsoft logo is displayed, then the monitor couldn't be off. It
sounds like a screensaver. Right click an empty area on the desktop >
Properties > Screen Saver

 

[self]

That is a Screen Saver, a hold-over from the days of Phosphor burn
in CRT monitors. If a "Static" image stayed on the screen for too long
it would actually burn that image into the screen. Screen Saver on XP
is enabled by default (10 Minute timer, I believe). Just go to Display
Properties in Control Panel, Click ScreenSaver (TAB) and configure
to your preferences.

Thank you it was a screen saver.
Mission accomplished,
civilization saved!

 

[Ada Pan [MSFT]]

Hello,

I am glad to hear this issue has been resolved. In the meantime, thank you
guys for your great experience sharing.

Pat, I would like to list some articles about "Screen Saver" for your
reference.

Microsoft Windows XP - Use personal pictures as a screen saver
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-
us/display_set_picture_as_screensaver.mspx

Windows XP: Create a Personal Screen Saver
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/customize/default.mspx

Microsoft Windows XP - Set or change a screen saver
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-
us/display_setup_screensaver.mspx

Microsoft Windows XP - Protect your files by using a screen saver password
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-
us/display_assign_screensaver_password.mspx

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Ada Pan

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