Windows 7 (7000) Screen Saver

After a couple of days of testing, I've discovered a possible bug in the code. It has to do with the screen saver and power saver settings. I've done every kind of voodoo I know of, and even had a consultation with our resident expert johngalt. We both agree that these features not working is part of either a bug in the code, or lack of code. In either case, if your screen saver isn't working along with your power saver options, you are not alone.

Should some kind of work around be found, we'll post it in this thread.

Possible solution: If you are using a Microsoft Mouse (like I am), you'll need to download the beta software for your mouse from Microsoft. This fixed the screen saver/power settings issue on my pc. Here's the link:

Microsoft Hardware Windows® 7 Support

I am going to try to force power off / standby using the power button on my keyboard - let's see what happens.

I also need to link the other thread to this one - at first I thought another user was having issues, but now I am not so sure....

wow you guys....

i have it working correctly and have no issue....

on both my server and workstation (fancy term for my laptop....)

vanilla install
nothing changed (apart from a few apps...)

have intel proc with intel motherboard...

amd proc with amd motherboard (customized by hp)

Might be my nVidia board then....

might be a problem with APIC in your nvidia boards....

as i have had a minor quirks myself

with app compatibility....

It could be that as well.

i was just thinking can you u guys test it with wizmo

GRC | WIZMO - Steve's Windows Gizmo

djhallucn8 said:

No issues here with my screen saver but my laptop is running an Intel video card.

so is mine....

also Ati IGP has no problems whatsoever.....