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Aurora Screen Saver - Restore

How to Restore "Aurora Screen Saver" Back in Windows 7 and Windows 8
Published 15 Apr 2009
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How to Restore "Aurora Screen Saver" Back in Windows 7 and Windows 8

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This tutorial will show you how to restore the Aurora screen saver back into Windows 7 and Windows 8.

You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial.


EXAMPLE: Aurora screen saver
Aurora Screen Saver - Restore-aurora_example.jpg
EXAMPLE: Screen Saver Settings
NOTE: If restored, the Aurora screen saver will be added back to the Screen Saver Settings screen to be available to select.
Aurora Screen Saver - Restore-settings.jpgAurora Screen Saver - Restore-aurora.jpg
Here's How:
1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the Aurora.zip file below.
download
2. Save the .zip file to the desktop.

3. Open the .zip file and extract (drag and drop) the Aurora.scr file to your desktop.

4. Right click or press and hold on the Aurora.scr file and click/tap on Properties, General tab, and the Unblock button. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: If the unblock button is not there, then the Aurora.scr file is already set to be unblocked. Continue on to step 5.
Aurora Screen Saver - Restore-unblock.jpg
5. In Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\System32 and copy and paste the Aurora.scr file (right click) here. (See screenshot below)
Aurora Screen Saver - Restore-aurora_explorer.jpg
6. Click/tap on Continue and Yes to approve copying the Aurora.scr file.

7. The Aurora screen saver is now available to change your screen saver to. (See screenshot below)
Click image for larger version

Name:	Aurora.jpg
Views:	805
Size:	92.0 KB
ID:	8212
8. When done, you can delete the downloaded Aurora.scr and .zip files on the desktop if you like.
That's it,
Shawn





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15 Apr 2009   #1
baarod

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Chicago
 
 

More screensavers!

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29 Dec 2009   #2
jhordnn

Windows 7 Ultimate
 
 
:(

How come i cant download it? its saying the download is privileged, and i have no access.
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29 Dec 2009   #3
Brink

64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise
Texas
 
 

Hello Jhordnn, and welcome to Seven Forums.

All downloads here at Seven Forums are freely available even to non-members, so you should be able to download it without a problem normally.

Do you have any restrictions set on your computer that may not allow you to download it? For example, security program, you are part of a restricted domain, you are in a standard account that is restricted by Parental Controls, etc........
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29 Dec 2009   #4
Zoloft

Win7 Home Premium x64
Las Vegas
 
 

I'm glad I'm not the only one who missed this beautiful screen saver. One of the first things I did upon upgrade to seven was find it (elsewhere) and add it. Thanks for this tutorial, I'm sure others will be thrilled too.
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29 Dec 2009   #5
Brink

64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise
Texas
 
 

You're most welcome Zoloft.
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30 Dec 2009   #6
jhordnn

Windows 7 Ultimate
 
 

Im the only user on my laptop...... I'll disable my net security but i downloaded the other screensavers the same way.

Oh and where do i go for help on a good antivirus software? I have COMODO, but i swear it has too much false positives. (Student in college, limited funds.)


UPDATE - The download worked. I dont wanna sound like a noob but i have no clue as to why it worked just now. Thanks!
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30 Dec 2009   #7
Brink

64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise
Texas
 
 

You're welcome Jhordnn. I'm happy to hear that you got it downloaded.

A great free antivirus program is Avast Home Edition. You have to register to get a license key good for one year before having to register again, but it's completely free. In addition, running MSE with it is a good idea as well for extra safety. They are designed to work together without conflict.
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30 Dec 2009   #8
jhordnn

Windows 7 Ultimate
 
 

ok. thanks! you guys are the best. My computer is sooooo customized... and its all your fault.
Keep up the good work. Hopefully you'd dig up some more useful stuff!
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27 Feb 2010   #9
CarolG

Windows 7
 
 

Could someone please explain to me how to "copy" the aruroa file into C:\Windows\System32? Thanks in advance for any help.
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