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To Set/Change a Screen Saver in XP

screen saver is A moving picture or pattern that appears on your screen when you have not used the mouse or keyboard for a specified period of time.

To set or change a screen saver:

  • click Start, click Control Panel,and then double-click Display.
  • On the Screen Saver tab, under Screen saver, click a screen saver in the list.
  • To view possible setting options for a particular screen saver, click Settings on the Screen Saver tab.
  • Specify the number of minutes in wait box after which screen saver starts.
  • Optionally, for extra security you may tick the check box on resume, display welcome screen. its great for those who leave their desk for the long time and don't want any intruder to get into their work.
  • Click Preview to see how the selected screen saver will appear on your monitor. Move your mouse or press any key to end the preview.
  • Click the Ok button.

After you select a screen saver, it will automatically start when your computer is idle for the number of minutes specified in Wait.

To clear the screen saver after it has started, move your mouse or press any key.

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