Windows XP SP3 Screensaver problem

[kp400sf1]

I have my Windows XP screensaver set to kick-in after 6 minutes; when I get

back to work there is a delay of 10 -15 seconds before it comes out of the

screensaver whether I move the mouse or touch the enter key or touch the

mousepad. This is on a laptop so turning off the monitor instead of using the

screensaver isn't really a option for me...

 

[glee]

"kp400sf1" wrote in message

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>I have my Windows XP screensaver set to kick-in after 6 minutes; when I

>get

> back to work there is a delay of 10 -15 seconds before it comes out of

> the

> screensaver whether I move the mouse or touch the enter key or touch

> the

> mousepad. This is on a laptop so turning off the monitor instead of

> using the

> screensaver isn't really a option for me...



Why not? You can set the Power Options ( Screen Saver tab> Power

button) to turn off the monitor after x minutes on a laptop just as

easily as on a desktop.



Re: your screen saver question, have you tried a different screen saver?

It may just be the one you're using that causes the delay you see.



Also, if you have an anti-virus app that is set to scan the system when

the screen saver is on, it can cause a delay like that also.

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Glen Ventura, MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009

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