Screen saver Problem

Cap Ologist · 08-04-2008, 02:46 PM

Noticed a few days ago that my screen saver wasn't coming on. I've gone through the display->screen saver and adjusted options, applied changes, etc. Nothing. When I try to preview the screensaver, it will stay on for about 1 second. I haven't made any changes to the system, no new programs/hardware/etc. I did a restore to about a week ago, and the issue is still there. Any clues?

Cap Ologist · 08-05-2008, 05:25 PM

BrianD · 08-05-2008, 11:50 PM

Have you checked the normal things that would keep a screen saver from coming on? Anything on your computer desk vibrating enough to move the mouse, any stuck keys on the keyboard? Have you pulled and re-connected the mouse and keyboard cables? Any bluetooth devices near the computer? Have you done a sweep for spyware? It sounds like your screen saver is working, but something is preventing your computer from being truly idle.

-apoc- · 08-06-2008, 03:02 AM

Sometimes when I watch something with media player or VLC afterwards my monitors wont shut off until I reboot the computer again. Im guessing the program is forgetting to tell the computer its ok to go back to normal when I close it or something. Does the screensaver work if you do a fresh boot?

fantom1979 · 08-06-2008, 04:17 PM

Check your keyboard and mouse to see if any of the rarely used buttons are stuck down. Like the F12 button.

08-05-2008, 05:25 PM	#2
Cap Ologist College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flower Mound, TX	bump

08-06-2008, 03:02 AM	#4
-apoc- H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Satellite Beach, FL	Sometimes when I watch something with media player or VLC afterwards my monitors wont shut off until I reboot the computer again. Im guessing the program is forgetting to tell the computer its ok to go back to normal when I close it or something. Does the screensaver work if you do a fresh boot? __________________ Share and enjoy

08-05-2008, 11:50 PM	#3
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Have you checked the normal things that would keep a screen saver from coming on? Anything on your computer desk vibrating enough to move the mouse, any stuck keys on the keyboard? Have you pulled and re-connected the mouse and keyboard cables? Any bluetooth devices near the computer? Have you done a sweep for spyware? It sounds like your screen saver is working, but something is preventing your computer from being truly idle.

08-06-2008, 04:17 PM	#5
fantom1979 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi	Check your keyboard and mouse to see if any of the rarely used buttons are stuck down. Like the F12 button.

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