How to use screensaver?

[smithrg]

Hi PTE friends,

I created a screensaver,out of curiosity, and now, I don't know how to use it.

I have never used this feature of PTE before, and was just interested in trying it.

How do I get Windows XP to recognise and use it?

This is, I'm sure, a simple and stupid question.

Thanks for your interest, Gayland.

[Lin Evans]

Hi Gayland,

Just copy the file (filename.scr) to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and it will appear along with all the default (included) screen savers when you open the display tab on the control panel. Choose it as your screen saver, set the desired timing for it to appear as you would with any other screen saver.

Best regards,

Lin

[Guest Yachtsman1]

Hi PTE friends,

I created a screensaver,out of curiosity, and now, I don't know how to use it.

I have never used this feature of PTE before, and was just interested in trying it.

How do I get Windows XP to recognise and use it?

This is, I'm sure, a simple and stupid question.

Thanks for your interest, Gayland.

Hi Gayland

If you are running XP you need to go into control panel, screen saver, then I assume but, unsure pick out your new screen saver file. Thought I new when I started writing, but would be interested if what I've said is correct.

Yachtsman1

[Ken Cox]

I BELIEVE THE SEQUENCE is

R MOUSE the scr

INSTALL or run

ken

[smithrg]

Hi Gayland,

Just copy the file (filename.scr) to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and it will appear along with all the default (included) screen savers when you open the display tab on the control panel. Choose it as your screen saver, set the desired timing for it to appear as you would with any other screen saver.

Best regards,

Lin

Hi Lin,

Thanks, that worked like a charm......!!!!

I really do appreciate all the help from you and your tutorials.

Hope your family health problems are all behind you.

Thanks again, Gayland.

[smithrg]

Hi Gayland

If you are running XP you need to go into control panel, screen saver, then I assume but, unsure pick out your new screen saver file. Thought I new when I started writing, but would be interested if what I've said is correct.

Yachtsman1

Hi Yachtman1, Lin, and Ken,

Thanks for your replies, I always say: The PTE forum members are the best!!!

I have never failed to get help, in quick time.

Thanks again everyone, Gayland

[Lin Evans]

Hi Gayland,

Ken's approach is actually the easier way unless you have a folder full of scr files. I still live in the DOS world - LOL.

By right clicking on the scr file then using Ken's suggestion the scr file will automatically be copied to the proper folder and it also is a shortcut for pulling up both the Control Panel and the Screen Saver Tab.

Best regards,

Lin

[smithrg]

I BELIEVE THE SEQUENCE is

R MOUSE the scr

INSTALL or run

ken

Ken, you are absolutely correct....

I tried your method also (install) and it was even faster....Just a matter of knowing what to do. (I never do)

I'm going to make a screenshot of your answer, because I'll never remember it the next time.

Thanks again,Gayland