Reference number: CH000339

How to disable / enable screen savers.

Issue:

How to disable / enable screen savers.

Reason:

It may be necessary to disable the computer screen saver to help prevent issues or interruptions with other programs.

It may be necessary to enable the computer screen saver to enable password protection while away from the computer or to help prevent screen damage on older computer monitors.

Solution:

How to disable a Microsoft Windows screen savers from running

To disable a screen saver in Microsoft Windows follow the below instructions:

• Click Start / Settings / Control Panel
• Double-click on the display icon
• Click the screen saver tab
• Select (None) as the screen saver choice.

How to enable a Microsoft Windows screen saver

To enable a screen saver in Microsoft Windows follow the below instructions:

• Click Start / Settings / Control Panel
• Double-click on the display icon
• Click the screen saver tab
• Select the screen saver you wish to enable.

Additional information:

• Additional information about installing and running screen savers can be found here.