G Guest Nov 6, 2005 #1 Today my system wouldn't allow me to turn off the screen saver. The dropdown menu is greyed out. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jim
Today my system wouldn't allow me to turn off the screen saver. The dropdown menu is greyed out. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jim
S S.Sengupta Nov 6, 2005 #2 It may be due to Screensaver policy. Check it here:- http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/1190/ regards, S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]
It may be due to Screensaver policy. Check it here:- http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/1190/ regards, S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]
W WTC Nov 6, 2005 #3 JIm said: Today my system wouldn't allow me to turn off the screen saver. The dropdown menu is greyed out. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jim Click to expand... Edit the registry if the keys and values exists, [HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] or [HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] Delete 'ScreenSaveActive'. [HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] or [HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] Delete 'SCRNSAVE.EXE' [HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] or [HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] Delete 'ScreenSaveTimeOut' Also scan your system for malware with some free apps. Adaware SE (free) http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download Spybot - search and destroy (free) http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html Trend Micro - Housecall (free) http://housecall.trendmicro.com
JIm said: Today my system wouldn't allow me to turn off the screen saver. The dropdown menu is greyed out. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jim Click to expand... Edit the registry if the keys and values exists, [HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] or [HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] Delete 'ScreenSaveActive'. [HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] or [HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] Delete 'SCRNSAVE.EXE' [HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] or [HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop] Delete 'ScreenSaveTimeOut' Also scan your system for malware with some free apps. Adaware SE (free) http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download Spybot - search and destroy (free) http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html Trend Micro - Housecall (free) http://housecall.trendmicro.com
