Screen Saver Problem

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Running XP Pro, I can't get my screen saver to come on after a set period of
time. No matter what I try it will not work. The only thing that seems to
work is the system hibernate. What would cause this problem.

Thank you
 
jerrjocnc said:
Running XP Pro, I can't get my screen saver to come on after a set
period of time. No matter what I try it will not work.
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Install the latest service pack if not already done since SP2 resolves
some screen saver issues as well. Make also sure to use a standard screen
saver shipped with Windows rather than "my screen saver".
 
Detlev Dreyer said:
Install the latest service pack if not already done since SP2 resolves
some screen saver issues as well. Make also sure to use a standard screen
saver shipped with Windows rather than "my screen saver".
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I already have SP2.
 
Read the following, see if it helps you:

An application that is running in the background may prevent Windows
from entering the idle mode. Check your startup settings to find out
what is causing this. Applications that start with Windows can be
found here:
- the WIN.INI, section [windows], entries "run=" and "load="
- the Registry keys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\RunServices
- the folders
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\{username}\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
See also "How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows
XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560) and "How to Perform a
Clean Boot in Windows XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310353).

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