Vista - Screen Saver not starting

I'm using an HP Pavilion laptop with Vista32. I've set my screen saver
settings as I would like, but it doesn't come on after a specified time.
What am I missing?

Thanks for your help.
HB

Try changing the time setting to another period and see if it performs. You
can preview it there of course.


"HB" <mhbrest@att.net> wrote in message
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> I'm using an HP Pavilion laptop with Vista32. I've set my screen saver
> settings as I would like, but it doesn't come on after a specified time.
> What am I missing?
>
> Thanks for your help.
> HB
>
>

I tried that and it still won't come on. I have it set to use my photos as
a screen saver and for it to come on after 2 min. of idle time. --HB


"Ian" <igb123@talktalk.net> wrote in message
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> Try changing the time setting to another period and see if it performs.
> You can preview it there of course.
>
>
> "HB" <mhbrest@att.net> wrote in message
> news:u6bGr$wwHHA.560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> I'm using an HP Pavilion laptop with Vista32. I've set my screen saver
>> settings as I would like, but it doesn't come on after a specified time.
>> What am I missing?
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>> HB
>>
>>
>

I have found programs running in the backgroumd such as searching for
updates, etc. that cause this problem. Also, a cordless mouse caused
the problem on my desktop.
Try hitting CTRL-ALT-DELETE and go to System Processes and see if
anything looks like a "running process" and try deleting them one at a
time and then test the attempt by setting your screensaver to say one
minute and waiting.


On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:30:37 -0700, "HB" <mhbrest@att.net> wrote:

>I'm using an HP Pavilion laptop with Vista32. I've set my screen saver
>settings as I would like, but it doesn't come on after a specified time.
>What am I missing?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>HB

I have a Dell with Windows Vista and got Microsoft wireless keyboard and
mouse specifically supported by Vista, but my screensaver isn't working
either. Was there something specific in system processes that I should look
for?

"Jim" wrote:

> I have found programs running in the backgroumd such as searching for
> updates, etc. that cause this problem. Also, a cordless mouse caused
> the problem on my desktop.
> Try hitting CTRL-ALT-DELETE and go to System Processes and see if
> anything looks like a "running process" and try deleting them one at a
> time and then test the attempt by setting your screensaver to say one
> minute and waiting.
>
>
> On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:30:37 -0700, "HB" <mhbrest@att.net> wrote:
>
> >I'm using an HP Pavilion laptop with Vista32. I've set my screen saver
> >settings as I would like, but it doesn't come on after a specified time.
> >What am I missing?
> >
> >Thanks for your help.
> >HB
>

jim I was having trouble with my screen saver not coming on I saw your
post, it was my cordless mouse. Did not know it could do that.

--
thanks for the help.
3dogs


"Jim" wrote: