PaulB wrote:
> Download from Microsoft updates "Microsoft -Other Hardware -HID Non-user
> Input Data Filter"
Yep - see
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911895/en-us
The screen saver does not work when you use a Microsoft wireless
pointing device on a Windows Vista-based computer
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Article ID : 911895
Last Review : June 18, 2007
Revision : 10.4
SYMPTOMS
When you use a Microsoft wireless pointing device that uses Microsoft
IntelliPoint software on a Windows Vista-based computer, you may notice
that the screen saver of the computer does not work even though it is
configured to run.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, plug in a wireless receiver, and then check for
updates. To do this, visit the following Microsoft Windows Update Web site:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
Install the Optional Hardware Update that is named Microsoft HID
Non-User Input Data Filter.