screen saver inop

newby here... screen saver quit working (won't start automatically). works if i launch it manually, but not on it's own. just started doing it, was working fine. any suggestions? thanks

Try a System Restore to a point prior to the problem:

start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore

thanks for quick reply...already tried that though...next?

already tried that

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

Screen Saver May Not Start in Windows XP'
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;326719


http://groups.google.com/group/micro...er+wont+start&


http://groups.google.com/group/micro...t+start&qt_g=1

i'll try them and let you know...thanks again

went to registry and found folder named "don't load" ... what the #@&%$*& is that?

Maybe why it won't load?

Export the key (as a backup) and then delete that entry and reboot.

See if that works.


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no luck...system won't stay in standby mode either...i checked to see if a program was running i didn't know about, then put it in standby...came back on about 30 seconds later

As a first response you might want to post a HijackThis log for review by our Pros in that section:

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