my screensaver doesnt work, what gives?

[Wildside]

i installed Vista correctly, default settings in BIOS n stuff, but ever since i got Vista working, the screensaver doesnt work on it's own.

what can i do to get it properly running? I did try going through settings n nothing happens after the 1 minute time that i set it.

[noko23]

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If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to
take you back to a time when this worked properly. Start\All
Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore. If that doesn't resolve
it, try the information below.

The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.

Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.

If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:

Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.

Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.

[KSoD]

Have you checked to make sure that you have a screensaver set?

[Wildside]

Have you checked to make sure that you have a screensaver set?

it is set to go my computer just wont do it is all.

EDIT:

im at school btw. I would have to show u a screenshot of what im doing when i get home at around 8:50pm.

[KSoD]

Is this a school PC or your personal PC at school?

[Wildside]

personal PC, i was responding at school is all.

[KurrentEweser]

May this will help. It's an old link.

Screen Saver Doesn't Activate in Vista - Bryant Likes's Blog

[Wildside]

May this will help. It's an old link.

Screen Saver Doesn't Activate in Vista - Bryant Likes's Blog

ohhhh............so my wired Cyborg Mouse and Cyborg Keyboard is causing the problem? Very interesting, no wonder why it didnt work. I'm gonna have to try this when i get home. LOL sry im at school again, im doing homework while i wait for my gf to finish doing work in the lab, we take the RTA buses, which are now free for us at RCC.

thank u so much Kurrent, oh n welcome to tech-forums!

[KurrentEweser]

ohhhh............so my wired Cyborg Mouse and Cyborg Keyboard is causing the problem? Very interesting, no wonder why it didnt work. I'm gonna have to try this when i get home. LOL sry im at school again, im doing homework while i wait for my gf to finish doing work in the lab, we take the RTA buses, which are now free for us at RCC.

thank u so much Kurrent, oh n welcome to tech-forums!

Thanks. I was thinking the mouse could be generating noise that could be interpreted as movement by the mouse driver thus keeping the screensaver from activating.

[Wildside]

ok so screensaver only works if i have the mouse out of the USB port. Probably might work without the keyboard in but i dont want to try .

looks like that is what i have to do from not on to get a screensaver is to unplug my mouse everytime leave my computer to do something.