Screen saver fails to start after most recent XP patch

D

Douglas

Having downloaded the latest patch for Windows XP, I now
discover that the screensaver does not start. It would
appear that Microsoft are aware of a problem, which was
first fixed in Windows XP SP1. My windows setup is
currently right up to date with all available critical
updates and patches.I also run a nice piece of software
called Spyhunter which has its own Popup Blocker,would
this have any affect on the screensaver? Even when I
disable the popup blocker, the screensaver still fails to
start.Other than waiting once more for Microsoft to
address the problem, has anyone had similar problems or
solutions.
 
W

Will Denny

Hi

Which Update was it that you last installed?

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


| Having downloaded the latest patch for Windows XP, I now
| discover that the screensaver does not start. It would
| appear that Microsoft are aware of a problem, which was
| first fixed in Windows XP SP1. My windows setup is
| currently right up to date with all available critical
| updates and patches.I also run a nice piece of software
| called Spyhunter which has its own Popup Blocker,would
| this have any affect on the screensaver? Even when I
| disable the popup blocker, the screensaver still fails to
| start.Other than waiting once more for Microsoft to
| address the problem, has anyone had similar problems or
| solutions.
 

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