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micah7
Joined: May 27, 2003
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 Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:02 am Post subject: windows 7 logon screensaver |
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| looking for info on how to enable the screensaver that
runs prior to a windows 7 ultimate logon
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drwho07
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Location: Central FL, USA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:01 am Post subject: |
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| Screensaver? Screensaver? What Screensaver?  |
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micah7
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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a screensaver initializes after a time when a user hasn't logged on
it is available in vista |
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Baby_Tux
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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??? - I'm a bit confused here, too. (possible conflict in terminology?)
I'll admit, I have yet to see "7" so there MAY be something here that I'm not aware of. BUT, if it follows the same pattern as the OTHER OS's then the only time a screensaver would be involved with login, is if you told it to LOCK THE SCREEN.
Otherwise it would act as any other & just cover what is there.
Now you COULD be talking about an animated splash screen. Which is an entirely different animal & not being familiar with 7, I really can't say as to where it's setting would be.
As for SC's did you try right clicking the desktop & seeing if there is a tab there for it? That usually works on all the OS I'VE dealt with. |
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drwho07
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Not wishing to anger anyone, I'll refrain from saying what I think of screen savers. 
My worse case scenario, is when a screen saver kicks IN and won't kick OUT.
Except for the Security factor, screen savers are absolutely worthless on today's monitors.
Oh well, to each his own.
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micah7
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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if a user doesn't logon @ the logon screen
after a time, a screensaver initiates until there
is movement or keyboard use
I did find a resolution in using the registry settings from vista |
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Baby_Tux
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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OK - that pretty much clears up the terminology. So now that I know what it is you are trying to accomplish, yes, it works as you stated. And you SHOULD be able to access it by right clicking the desktop, as I stated. (unless M$, in there infinite wisdom [yeah right] decided otherwise - I wish all these folks would learns that when a person gets used to something being somewhere, that they'd leave it there!!!)
Did some "googling" & was somewhat right. This link will tell you how:
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-use-screen-savers-in-wi...ws-7-28
BTW: Doc, I know your thoughts - the scenario that gripes me is the BLACK screen - looks like the machine is off so you go to boot it just to find it is on already & you may have screwed it up in doing so. Or the one set to kick in ever "5 sec."
(I get both at college) |
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kenmabmcc
Joined: Nov 20, 2003
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:43 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Baby_Tux wrote: |
BTW: Doc, I know your thoughts - the scenario that gripes me is the BLACK screen - looks like the machine is off so you go to boot it just to find it is on already & you may have screwed it up in doing so. Or the one set to kick in ever "5 sec."
(I get both at college) |
The best "screensaver" for LCD screens is to go on standby.
This extends the life of the screen.
As I use a USB optical mouse I can always tell when the computer is on,
by the red light in the mouse,
or the Number Lock light on the keyboard.
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goretsky
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:55 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Hello,
Could that be the c:\windows\system32\scrnsave.scr or c:\windows\system32\logon.scr screen saver?
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky |
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Baby_Tux
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:18 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| kenmabmcc wrote: |
| Baby_Tux wrote: |
BTW: Doc, I know your thoughts - the scenario that gripes me is the BLACK screen - looks like the machine is off so you go to boot it just to find it is on already & you may have screwed it up in doing so. Or the one set to kick in ever "5 sec."
(I get both at college) |
The best "screensaver" for LCD screens is to go on standby.
This extends the life of the screen.
As I use a USB optical mouse I can always tell when the computer is on,
by the red light in the mouse,
or the Number Lock light on the keyboard.
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I would have to disagree on two accounts;
1) to save the screen in such manner, just shut the computer OFF when not being used. (of course if this is a server, then that can't be done but the monitor really doesn't need to run here, either)
2) I have yet to see a standby (or hibernate, or such) that wasn't an accident just BEGGING to happen.
But that is just MY (expert & personal experience) opinion, others may think differently. |
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kenmabmcc
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| Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:45 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Baby_Tux wrote: |
I would have to disagree on two accounts;
1) to save the screen in such manner, just shut the computer OFF when not being used. (of course if this is a server, then that can't be done but the monitor really doesn't need to run here, either)
2) I have yet to see a standby (or hibernate, or such) that wasn't an accident just BEGGING to happen.
But that is just MY (expert & personal experience) opinion, others may think differently. |
Actually I would agree with you,
I just have the LCD screen set to go on standby after 5 minutes,
I use this for short periods of time, the rest of the computer is still going.
If I know I am not going to use the computer in under an hour,
I turn it all off.
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zlim
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| Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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You do not have to involve standby nor hibernate to get the screen to turn black after a certain time period. I have my computers set so the hard drive never turns off (no hibernate nor standby) but I have the screen set on the power settings to turn off after 5 min. of non-use. The glow from the on/off button on the LCD tells me it is still working, just not lit.
In case you are trying to figure out how to enable a password, login screen, after the computer has gone to standby, this might be what you want to do
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/10024-password-require-wakeup.htm...ilter[2 |
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Baby_Tux
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| Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:08 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| zlim wrote: |
You do not have to involve standby nor hibernate to get the screen to turn black after a certain time period. I have my computers set so the hard drive never turns off (no hibernate nor standby) but I have the screen set on the power settings to turn off after 5 min. of non-use. The glow from the on/off button on the LCD tells me it is still working, just not lit.
In case you are trying to figure out how to enable a password, login screen, after the computer has gone to standby, this might be what you want to do
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/10024-password-require-wakeup.htm...ilter[2 |
You are still putting the monitor in "standby" mode so the same analogy applies either way. When I see such, I (& most others) assume the thing is OFF & a reboot CAN play havoc at that point. So the end result is the same. Your "glow" must be more than most as seldom is it noticed.
But to each his own, as I was referring to shared machines mostly, anyway. What one chooses for there OWN, is up to them. As long as I'm not having to fix or use it, all is well.   |
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zlim
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| Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| assume the thing is OFF |
You need to instruct your other users to look at the lights. I don't own any monitor that does not have a light indicating the power to it is ON.
No lights - off
Light - on |
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bern
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| Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:58 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| drwho07 wrote: |
Not wishing to anger anyone, I'll refrain from saying what I think of screen savers.
My worse case scenario, is when a screen saver kicks IN and won't kick OUT.
Except for the Security factor, screen savers are absolutely worthless on today's monitors.
Oh well, to each his own.
Doc |
I just got rid of my last picture tube monitor and replaced it with a wonderful LCD. At the same time, I disabled the screen saver because, as you say, it is worthless with the LCD monitors. |
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Don_Somebody
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| Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:20 am Post subject: windows 7 logon screensaver [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Open regedit32 and goto the following folder:
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop
Add the following lines by right clicking in the right pane and click on New.
Each line select "String Value".
Each new String Value should case sensitive so use both capitals and lower case.
ScreenSaveActive
ScreenSaverIsSecure
ScreenSaveTimeOut
SCRNSAVE.EXE
Change the value of each as follows by double clicking, change the value and choosing OK. DO NOT INCLUDE THE QUOTATION MARKS WITH THE VALUES.
ScreenSaveActive "1" - This turns on the screensaver
ScreenSaverIsSecure "0" - This requires password for screensaver. Since you are at the logon screen it is not necessary.
ScreenSaveTimeOut "600" - This is the number of seconds before the screensaver is activated. 600 being 10 minutes.
SCRNSAVE.EXE "C:\Windows\system32\mystify.scr" - you can change the name of the screensaver to which ever screensaver you want to use that is located in the System32 folder.
Exit out of registry editor and you're done. Hope this helps |
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Baby_Tux
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| Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:51 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| bern wrote: |
| drwho07 wrote: |
Not wishing to anger anyone, I'll refrain from saying what I think of screen savers.
My worse case scenario, is when a screen saver kicks IN and won't kick OUT.
Except for the Security factor, screen savers are absolutely worthless on today's monitors.
Oh well, to each his own.
Doc |
I just got rid of my last picture tube monitor and replaced it with a wonderful LCD. At the same time, I disabled the screen saver because, as you say, it is worthless with the LCD monitors. |
Pretty much the case on all monitors now-of-days. The "burn in" is pretty much a thing of the past. - (Those green & amber screens where the worst! - I hated those things.)
Boy do I remember the burn in, especially on the old bank terminals. So bad you couldn't read the thing. & one day I happened on it when it was off (being maintenanced) & you could still see everything it ever displayed.
 <<< now THAT'S some "burn" in!!! |
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