Screensavers and activation

[anon_priv]

Hi,

I seem to have the desktop permanantly activated when not in use.

My question is, why is my screensaver not being used. What could be preventing its activation?

Thanks

[HappyAndyK]

Pls check if you have activate screensaver from : Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Personalization\Screen Saver settings.

Do you have a software which prevents your Pc from going to sleep? Any setting change? Any scheduled task running when PC is idle?

Also check if you using a wireless / optical mouse? If so, that could be a possible reason. Try disconnecting and see if it helps.
Pls also see: The screen saver does not start after you install a wireless pointing device
Update the drivers if need be.

[anon_priv]

Thanks for responding.

I had the power set so that the screen went to sleep.
The screen saver is now working.

Just a questions about the clock screen saver that I am using.

As you know, screen savers were designed to prevent burns on the older mionitors. I am using a modern monitor and have the clock set to show hours and minutes (the colours are quite intense). Would it be a good idea to activate the second hand in order to refresh the pixels, or is this unnecessary.

Thanks

A

[HappyAndyK]

Not really necessary, imo... but you may ...

[anon_priv]

Not really necessary, imo... but you may ...

Thank you.

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