Windows 7 - Screen Saver - Allow or Prevent Changing

   Information

This will show you how to allow or prevent all users on the computer to add, configure, or change the current screen saver in Windows 7.

   Note

This does not prevent a screen saver from running.

This can only be done while logged in as a administrator.

1. To Allow Changing Screen Saver

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Allow_Changing_Screen_Saver.reg

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Prevent Changing Screen Saver

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Prevent_Changing_Screen_Saver.reg

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.

4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.

5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.

6. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to completely apply.

7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Control Panel, and Personalization. (See screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Prevent changing screen saver and click on Edit. (See screenshot above)

4. To Allow Changing Screen Saver

A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6)

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Prevent Changing Screen Saver

A) Select (dot) Enabled. (See screenshot below step 6)

6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.