Every so often, my screen either goes totally black or it goes black with the standard XP icon floating around. Seems to have a mind of its own!
One assumes this is the screensaver kicking in, which l suppose means processes should continue in background. However if l'm running say, Spybot S&D, the file count seems to freeze whilst the "screensaver" is in operation.
Did a google and a suggestion was to go into regedit, and in one of the hk_keys alter a value to "2". Did this, but blowed if l can remember what and when. It still persists though.
GOING into Start | Control Panel | Display | Screensaver, the screensaver is Windows XP, which shows the icon moving around, and the wait is set at 10 mins.
As l do not leave the computer running 24/7 how do l get rid of the screensaver option?
Thanks
Display properties>screensaver>set to none ..... the topmost option...click Apply.Can I start by saying do NOT mess with the registry. So many problems are made worse by changing the registry. And do not be fooled into buying a registry fix programme.. anyone on this site will tell you how destructive they can be to your system.
Anyway have you checked your power SETTINGS? Especially hibernation settings? On a laptop you need to go into 'control panel' then ' change battery settings' if its a desktop then.. I'm not quite sure of the exact folder but it will be in control panel. Let me know how you get on.Sorry guys, usually like to reply as soon as, but have been a bit tied up.
Set screensaver to "none". It's so blimmin' obvious!
All ok now.
I'd watch if its a crt monitor you could BURN what ever is on the screen on to it. If it isnt it should be okay.Quote from: willythecat on May 12, 2009, 09:44:34 AM

Sorry guys, usually like to reply as soon as, but have been a bit tied up.
Set screensaver to "none". It's so blimmin' obvious!
All ok now.

I'd watch if its a crt monitor you could burn what ever is on the screen on to it.

ah can we discuss this matter? I would also no matter what its better to be safe.