TeeJay3800 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I have a weird problem on my Windows XP SP3 Home computer. In the Display Properties window, a screen saver is selected, but it will not actually turn on. This is the case no matter which screen saver is selected. Screen savers DO work when clicking the Preview button, but they do not turn on after the set number of idle minutes. I found this article on the Microsoft support site, but it doesn't apply to me because this happens whether or not I use an external mouse. What can I do to resolve this problem? Dell Latitude D600 Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireryone Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Unplug both mouse and keyboard see what happens.... :-/ fireryone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 That's pretty hard to do on a laptop. I don't have a mouse or keyboard plugged in. Dell Latitude D600 Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireryone Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 lol, good point... fireryone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted August 25, 2009 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2009 A few thoughts here http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6142_102-0.html?threadID=137549 Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I never used screensavers. And I think since flat monitors came out there's now no need for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 I know burn-in is more of a concern on CRT and plasma monitors, but aren't LCD monitors still somewhat susceptible to it? Hazelnut, thanks for the link! Dell Latitude D600 Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I know burn-in is more of a concern on CRT and plasma monitors, but aren't LCD monitors still somewhat susceptible to it? Very minimally. I had the same CRT monitor for 12 years, never used a screensaver. However I did turn off my PC every night. That monitor stood the test of time very well. So I'm not worried at all about burn-in with my newer LCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamin4u Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Try changing the set number of idle minutes and select OK. Try restarting your computer to reset. Some software running in the background may prevent Windows from seeing the PC as idle. Online Documentation...CCleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Well, today it magically started working again. I didn't change a thing or adjust any setting, yet the screen saver now turns on after the set amount of time. Dell Latitude D600 Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted September 12, 2009 Moderators Share Posted September 12, 2009 Perhaps it just needed a rest Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 That must be it! Dell Latitude D600 Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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