http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
204. Right hand side
Restore Power Schemes/Configurations
powercfgrestore.reg is the file.
Visit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
232. Lift Screen Saver Restrictions - Admin
screensaverestrictions.reg is the file that you want.
Among other things, screensaverestrictions.reg sets ScreenSaveActive to 1
so
screen savers can run and users can change screen saver options.
230. Right hand side
Wait is Greyed Out under Screen Saver Tab
waitgreyedout.reg is the file that you want.
[[To use the Regedits: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click
it
and answer yes to the import prompt. ]]
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Explains the Policy...
ScreenSaveActive
[[Enables desktop screen savers. If you disable this setting, screen
savers
do not run. Also, this setting disables the Screen Saver section of the
Screen Saver tab in Display in Control Panel. As a result, users cannot
change the screen saver options. ]]
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop
and/or
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop
Value Name: ScreenSaveActive
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: 0 or 1
0 = The policy is disabled. Screen savers do not run. Also, the Screen
Saver
section of the Screen Saver tab is disabled, so users cannot change
the screen saver options.
1 = The policy is enabled or not configured. Screen savers can run. Also,
the Screen Saver section of the Screen Saver tab is enabled, so users
can change screen saver options.
(Not in the registry) = Same as if it were and set 1.
from...
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/2000/server/reskit/en-us/regentry/93257.asp
In Group Policy (gpedit.msc)
Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\
Control Panel\Display\
Screen Saver
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In
max said:
when i go to display properties
powers schemes
whilse logged on as administrator the power schemes are greyed out.But
they are present when logged on as guest
screen saver also only works in guest account .have tried
looking at the processes running in both accounts by pressing Ctrl alt
delete but cant find problem any idears welcome
