windows 7 screen saver broke?

Riptide · 02-03-12, 09:39 AM

I have tried different screen savers with Windows 7, blank screen and ribbons, and my computer just flat out refuses to work right with them. I can preview them and they work. However if the computer sits the screen saver just never comes on.

I did some googling and couldn't find much on this. Anyone else experience this problem?

Redeemed · 02-03-12, 11:44 AM

I would imagine it is a task, process, or service in the background that is preventing the screen saver from coming on.

howard stern · 02-06-12, 04:03 PM

I had the same issue, for me it was Cyberlink power dvd version 10. Once I removed that from the startup group using msconfig the problem stopped for the most part. Every couple of months the screen saver stops working. I just have to select another one hit apply then re-select the one I want and it works again. I only use the built-in screen savers I do not install 3rd party ones.

Redeemed · 02-06-12, 08:18 PM

I'm kinda' curious though- if ya'll have LCDs why are you using screensavers? To my knowledge LCDs don't suffer nearly as badly from burn-in as CRTs did?

Unless it's some third-party screensaver you downloaded and run simply because it looks cool, I don't see the reason or need in using one anymore.

Password protection? Just have the monitor shut off, or the computer suspend, and when it wakes have it request a password.

**Roadhog** · 02-06-12, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeemed

I'm kinda' curious though- if ya'll have LCDs why are you using screensavers? To my knowledge LCDs don't suffer nearly as badly from burn-in as CRTs did?

Unless it's some third-party screensaver you downloaded and run simply because it looks cool, I don't see the reason or need in using one anymore.

Password protection? Just have the monitor shut off, or the computer suspend, and when it wakes have it request a password.

LCD's can get image persistence. It's rare though.

I just set my monitor to shut off after 10 minutes.

frenchy2k1 · 02-07-12, 04:02 PM

It's energy consumption. Why have your monitor stay on when you are away?

I would guess that if his screen saver does not turn on, this also include the monitor OFF option though.

howard stern · 02-07-12, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeemed

I'm kinda' curious though- if ya'll have LCDs why are you using screensavers? To my knowledge LCDs don't suffer nearly as badly from burn-in as CRTs did?

Unless it's some third-party screensaver you downloaded and run simply because it looks cool, I don't see the reason or need in using one anymore.

Password protection? Just have the monitor shut off, or the computer suspend, and when it wakes have it request a password.

LCD's do get burn-in. I have seen it so why take a chance.

Michael Muhney · 06-12-12, 04:02 AM

If you are using a LCD or a LED u don't need a screen saver because there is no need of electricity for these as CRT monitors.

06-12-12, 06:25 AM

Yep, LCD monitors don't use electricity...

737MAX · 06-13-12, 12:56 PM

02-03-12, 09:39 AM	#1
Riptide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 8,303	windows 7 screen saver broke? I have tried different screen savers with Windows 7, blank screen and ribbons, and my computer just flat out refuses to work right with them. I can preview them and they work. However if the computer sits the screen saver just never comes on. I did some googling and couldn't find much on this. Anyone else experience this problem?

02-03-12, 11:44 AM	#2
Redeemed Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 17,986	Re: windows 7 screen saver broke? I would imagine it is a task, process, or service in the background that is preventing the screen saver from coming on.

02-06-12, 04:03 PM	#3
howard stern Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 62	Re: windows 7 screen saver broke? I had the same issue, for me it was Cyberlink power dvd version 10. Once I removed that from the startup group using msconfig the problem stopped for the most part. Every couple of months the screen saver stops working. I just have to select another one hit apply then re-select the one I want and it works again. I only use the built-in screen savers I do not install 3rd party ones. __________________ Intel quad I7 950 @4.2\| Prolimatech Megahalems \| Asus Rampage III Formula\| EVGA GTX 680 1287 boost\| 12 gigs of Gskill DDR3 - 1600 \| 2-WD 640 gig drives \| Creative X-FI Fatal1ty Pro \| Corsair 850W PS \| Samsung S27A950D\|Samsung SyncMaster 275T Plus \| Lite-On Blu-Ray and Asus 24x DVD burner \| Fios 35\35

02-06-12, 08:18 PM	#4
Redeemed Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 17,986	Re: windows 7 screen saver broke? I'm kinda' curious though- if ya'll have LCDs why are you using screensavers? To my knowledge LCDs don't suffer nearly as badly from burn-in as CRTs did? Unless it's some third-party screensaver you downloaded and run simply because it looks cool, I don't see the reason or need in using one anymore. Password protection? Just have the monitor shut off, or the computer suspend, and when it wakes have it request a password.

02-07-12, 04:02 PM	#6
frenchy2k1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 446	Re: windows 7 screen saver broke? It's energy consumption. Why have your monitor stay on when you are away? I would guess that if his screen saver does not turn on, this also include the monitor OFF option though. __________________ As the universe is curved, there cannot be a straight answer...

06-12-12, 04:02 AM	#8
Michael Muhney Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	Re: windows 7 screen saver broke? If you are using a LCD or a LED u don't need a screen saver because there is no need of electricity for these as CRT monitors. __________________ A professional bookmaker provides online sportsbook services.

06-12-12, 06:25 AM	#9
Hogrider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: windows 7 screen saver broke? Yep, LCD monitors don't use electricity...

06-13-12, 12:56 PM	#10
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