screensaver won't activate

[sandra]

my screensaver won't start after the designated time.
None of my screensavers will activate but i can see them
fine with a preview.
running a sony vaio, windows xp

 

[Taurarian]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326719
Screen Saver May Not Start in Windows XP

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#ss
Troubleshooting Screen Saver Issues in XP