Windows 7 - Aurora Screen Saver - Restore

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How to Restore the Aurora Screen Saver Back in Windows 7

Information

The Aurora screen saver has been removed in Windows 7. This will show you how to add it back into Windows 7.

EXAMPLE: Aurora screen saver

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.

Here's How:

1. Click on the Download button below to download the Aurora.zip file below.

2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop.

3. Open the .zip file and extract the Aurora.scr file to the desktop.

4. Right click on the Aurora.scr file and click 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.

5. In Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\System32 and copy and paste the Aurora.scr file (right click) here. (See screenshot below)

6. Click 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)

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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baarod · 04-15-2009

More screensavers!

jhordnn · 12-29-2009

How come i cant download it? its saying the download is privileged, and i have no access.

Brink · 12-29-2009

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........

Zoloft · 12-29-2009

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.

Brink · 12-29-2009

You're most welcome Zoloft.

jhordnn · 12-30-2009

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!

Brink · 12-30-2009

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.

jhordnn · 12-30-2009

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!

CarolG · 02-27-2010

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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