screen saver performance

[bh]

When I use any screen saver, it does not run smoothly.
It goes for a couple of seconds, pauses, resumes, and
repeats this cycle continually. It results in a very
jerky implementation of the screen saver. I know this
isn't a big problem in itself (although I like screen
savers), but I am concerned that my whole system may be
performing in a similar way and I'm not getting full
computing power. Does anyone have any ideas what might
be causing this? Thanks.

 

[Phil]

If it only happens with screen savers then try updating your video card
drivers from the makers website.

 

[Richard Urban]

Without knowing the full system specs, that may not be the best (or only)
suggestion! Could be RAM, processor speed, background programs running or a
host of other things.

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Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard

 

[bh]

I have a strong feeling that this only became a problem
since switching to Windows XP. Got a new hard drive and
had Windows XP installed on there and then reinstalled
all programs. No other new hardware at that time. I
have lots of RAM. I will look into new video driver as
well as review all processes running. There are a lot
there that I don't know what they are. Thanks for your
assistance.