J JOYCE Nov 7, 2008 #1 can someone tell me what i can do? i have tried everything. any help would be appreciated. thanks
O Olórin Nov 7, 2008 #2 JOYCE said: can someone tell me what i can do? i have tried everything. any help would be appreciated. thanks Click to expand... What screensaver(s)? A particular one, or any? *What*, exactly, have you already tried? Has it never worked, or been okay and is now not? Are you getting any error messages? If so, please advise the full wording. Did you change or install anything just prior to the problem starting? Are you experiencing any other problems with your computer? Do you have any up to date virus and malware protection in place? Do you have a firewall? Help us to help you by providing as much detail as possible - remember, we can't see over your shoulder!
JOYCE said: can someone tell me what i can do? i have tried everything. any help would be appreciated. thanks Click to expand... What screensaver(s)? A particular one, or any? *What*, exactly, have you already tried? Has it never worked, or been okay and is now not? Are you getting any error messages? If so, please advise the full wording. Did you change or install anything just prior to the problem starting? Are you experiencing any other problems with your computer? Do you have any up to date virus and malware protection in place? Do you have a firewall? Help us to help you by providing as much detail as possible - remember, we can't see over your shoulder!
L Leonard Grey Nov 7, 2008 #3 If the only thing you told your mechanic was "my car won't work," what do you think are the chances your mechanic will able to solve the problem? Please re-write your question, this time make sure you have all the needed information and we'll try to help. This article: "How to ask a question" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 will help you to create a question that is more likely to provide the help you are seeking.
If the only thing you told your mechanic was "my car won't work," what do you think are the chances your mechanic will able to solve the problem? Please re-write your question, this time make sure you have all the needed information and we'll try to help. This article: "How to ask a question" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 will help you to create a question that is more likely to provide the help you are seeking.
N nass Nov 8, 2008 #4 JOYCE said: can someone tell me what i can do? i have tried everything. any help would be appreciated. thanks Click to expand... # The screen saver does not work on a Windows XP-based computer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916256/en-us # The screen saver does not start after you install a wireless pointing device http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913405 #ScreenSaver Disable/Enable or Tab Missing http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/screensaverenabledisable.vbs Reboot your machine after the VBS execution. HTH, nass
JOYCE said: can someone tell me what i can do? i have tried everything. any help would be appreciated. thanks Click to expand... # The screen saver does not work on a Windows XP-based computer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916256/en-us # The screen saver does not start after you install a wireless pointing device http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913405 #ScreenSaver Disable/Enable or Tab Missing http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/screensaverenabledisable.vbs Reboot your machine after the VBS execution. HTH, nass
