It seems your video card cannot handle Screen Saver Themes. Desktop themes are far less complex. I would go onto the video card manufacturer's website and see if you can get any info there. Also is there a Forum for your make of PC, Acer is a regular make so there might be "An Acer users Forum"!
OK But I think the explanation is clear. You did say you bought this PC at a bargain price! This is probably the explanation. If you start another thread in the appropriate section of this Forum someone will recommend a suitable video card to you. i really think this is all you can do now!
Hi mitchell65,
From the NVIDIA forum I was presented with a link to a past discussion on my problem.
Seems this was also around a long time ago. They talk at a higher level than I can deal with but I am still digging in to sort it out.
I thought you might be interested in the "past" discussion, so here is the link:
http://www.sevenforu...y-themes-3.html
Tegiro
Well I have just gone all through this thread twice and whilst there was a couple of posts where people had temporary success there does not appear to be a robust solution. I concluded that the census of opinion was a compatibility issue with Windows 7 and some video cards. I still think your best permanent solution would be to fit a new video card.
Hi mitchell65,
To all those who were following this thread, I was successful in solving my problem "Screen Saver (Full Screen)".
If one goes to Control Panel, then go to System & Maintenance, then look for Performance Information & Tools.
In there one can update their Window Experience Index, in my case: Graphics.
It was set at 1.0. After the update it was 6.6.
Visit this site to see explanation:
"This computer's video card can't play themes" Message in WLPG Screensaver Settings Dialog - The Winhelponline Blog
It worked perfect for me.
Good luck
Cheers,
Tegiro
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