Screen Saver help needed

I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen saver
options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I do), and
all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see the preview, but
nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these options will be released?
Or can you walk me through what I need to do to get it to work?

Thanks, HB

HB,

Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Screen Saver. I think
you'll find nine...
"HB" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen saver
>options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I do),
>and all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see the preview,
>but nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these options will be
>released? Or can you walk me through what I need to do to get it to work?
>
> Thanks, HB
>

I did....many times AND it still won't start! I've changed the wait time
to one minute...one minute + later it still hasn't started.

BTW, I should have said no screen saver settings instead of options. When I
choose a saver from the list then click settings, it says "This screen saver
has no options to set." I click apply then OK. I wait and wait - it does
not come on.

What am I missing? Please help.

HB



"Charles W Davis" <> wrote in message
news6CE5214-A3EB-42F2-9433-...
> HB,
>
> Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Screen Saver. I think
> you'll find nine...
> "HB" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen saver
>>options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I do),
>>and all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see the preview,
>>but nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these options will be
>>released? Or can you walk me through what I need to do to get it to work?
>>
>> Thanks, HB
>>
>

To you happen to have a wireless mouse?

The Settings button on the Screensavers window just configures a screensaver
if it has further options (like 3D Text). Some screensavers have no further
options (like Bubbles). The important thing is that you choose one from the
dropdown list and then click on Apply, then OK.

If you are using a wireless mouse, post back.

"HB" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I did....many times AND it still won't start! I've changed the wait time
>to one minute...one minute + later it still hasn't started.
>
> BTW, I should have said no screen saver settings instead of options. When
> I choose a saver from the list then click settings, it says "This screen
> saver has no options to set." I click apply then OK. I wait and wait -
> it does not come on.
>
> What am I missing? Please help.
>
> HB
>
>
>
> "Charles W Davis" <> wrote in message
> news6CE5214-A3EB-42F2-9433-...
>> HB,
>>
>> Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Screen Saver. I
>> think you'll find nine...
>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>>I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen saver
>>>options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I do),
>>>and all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see the preview,
>>>but nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these options will be
>>>released? Or can you walk me through what I need to do to get it to work?
>>>
>>> Thanks, HB
>>>
>>
>

Only '3D Text' and 'Photos' have options here.

The others are simply pleasant to look at.

If you're referring to your own custom screen saver, then it will depend on
how it was written.

--
Jon


"HB" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I did....many times AND it still won't start! I've changed the wait time
>to one minute...one minute + later it still hasn't started.
>
> BTW, I should have said no screen saver settings instead of options. When
> I choose a saver from the list then click settings, it says "This screen
> saver has no options to set." I click apply then OK. I wait and wait -
> it does not come on.
>
> What am I missing? Please help.
>
> HB
>
>
>
> "Charles W Davis" <> wrote in message
> news6CE5214-A3EB-42F2-9433-...
>> HB,
>>
>> Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Screen Saver. I
>> think you'll find nine...
>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>>I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen saver
>>>options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I do),
>>>and all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see the preview,
>>>but nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these options will be
>>>released? Or can you walk me through what I need to do to get it to work?
>>>
>>> Thanks, HB
>>>
>>
>

Yes, I have a MS wireless mouse! I just read a blog regarding this....I
unplugged it and now my screensaver works like a charm! Now, can you help
me get my printer up and running??

Know of a good wireless mouse I can buy?

Thanks for replying.
HB



"dean-dean" <dean-> wrote in message
news:ACF8928C-05DE-4CB2-A0C3-...
> To you happen to have a wireless mouse?
>
> The Settings button on the Screensavers window just configures a
> screensaver if it has further options (like 3D Text). Some screensavers
> have no further options (like Bubbles). The important thing is that you
> choose one from the dropdown list and then click on Apply, then OK.
>
> If you are using a wireless mouse, post back.
>
> "HB" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>I did....many times AND it still won't start! I've changed the wait time
>>to one minute...one minute + later it still hasn't started.
>>
>> BTW, I should have said no screen saver settings instead of options.
>> When I choose a saver from the list then click settings, it says "This
>> screen saver has no options to set." I click apply then OK. I wait and
>> wait - it does not come on.
>>
>> What am I missing? Please help.
>>
>> HB
>>
>>
>>
>> "Charles W Davis" <> wrote in message
>> news6CE5214-A3EB-42F2-9433-...
>>> HB,
>>>
>>> Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Screen Saver. I
>>> think you'll find nine...
>>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>>I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen saver
>>>>options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I do),
>>>>and all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see the
>>>>preview, but nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these options
>>>>will be released? Or can you walk me through what I need to do to get it
>>>>to work?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, HB
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

Well, plug you mouse's wireless receiver back in (this is important). Go to
Control Panel > Windows Update. Click on Check for Updates. Chose to
install the Optional Hardware Update called "Microsoft HID Non-User Input
Data Filter". Your screensaver, with a wireless mouse, should now work.

What's the name/model of the printer? USB?


"HB" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Yes, I have a MS wireless mouse! I just read a blog regarding this....I
> unplugged it and now my screensaver works like a charm! Now, can you help
> me get my printer up and running??
>
> Know of a good wireless mouse I can buy?
>
> Thanks for replying.
> HB
>
>
>
> "dean-dean" <dean-> wrote in message
> news:ACF8928C-05DE-4CB2-A0C3-...
>> To you happen to have a wireless mouse?
>>
>> The Settings button on the Screensavers window just configures a
>> screensaver if it has further options (like 3D Text). Some screensavers
>> have no further options (like Bubbles). The important thing is that you
>> choose one from the dropdown list and then click on Apply, then OK.
>>
>> If you are using a wireless mouse, post back.
>>
>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>>I did....many times AND it still won't start! I've changed the wait
>>>time to one minute...one minute + later it still hasn't started.
>>>
>>> BTW, I should have said no screen saver settings instead of options.
>>> When I choose a saver from the list then click settings, it says "This
>>> screen saver has no options to set." I click apply then OK. I wait and
>>> wait - it does not come on.
>>>
>>> What am I missing? Please help.
>>>
>>> HB
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Charles W Davis" <> wrote in message
>>> news6CE5214-A3EB-42F2-9433-...
>>>> HB,
>>>>
>>>> Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Screen Saver. I
>>>> think you'll find nine...
>>>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:...
>>>>>I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen saver
>>>>>options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I
>>>>>do), and all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see the
>>>>>preview, but nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these options
>>>>>will be released? Or can you walk me through what I need to do to get
>>>>>it to work?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks, HB
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

Screensaver w/mouse is working like a charm! Thank You!

Printer: HP Photosmart C6150 All-In-One
It is not on USB....we are wireless (Netgear Router).
I've downloaded the updated drivers many times. It works for a day, maybe 2
if I'm lucky, then it goes offline and won't come up again until I download
the drivers again.



"dean-dean" <dean-> wrote in message
news:...
> Well, plug you mouse's wireless receiver back in (this is important). Go
> to
> Control Panel > Windows Update. Click on Check for Updates. Chose to
> install the Optional Hardware Update called "Microsoft HID Non-User Input
> Data Filter". Your screensaver, with a wireless mouse, should now work.
>
> What's the name/model of the printer? USB?
>
>
> "HB" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Yes, I have a MS wireless mouse! I just read a blog regarding this....I
>> unplugged it and now my screensaver works like a charm! Now, can you
>> help
>> me get my printer up and running??
>>
>> Know of a good wireless mouse I can buy?
>>
>> Thanks for replying.
>> HB
>>
>>
>>
>> "dean-dean" <dean-> wrote in message
>> news:ACF8928C-05DE-4CB2-A0C3-...
>>> To you happen to have a wireless mouse?
>>>
>>> The Settings button on the Screensavers window just configures a
>>> screensaver if it has further options (like 3D Text). Some screensavers
>>> have no further options (like Bubbles). The important thing is that you
>>> choose one from the dropdown list and then click on Apply, then OK.
>>>
>>> If you are using a wireless mouse, post back.
>>>
>>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>>I did....many times AND it still won't start! I've changed the wait
>>>>time to one minute...one minute + later it still hasn't started.
>>>>
>>>> BTW, I should have said no screen saver settings instead of options.
>>>> When I choose a saver from the list then click settings, it says "This
>>>> screen saver has no options to set." I click apply then OK. I wait
>>>> and
>>>> wait - it does not come on.
>>>>
>>>> What am I missing? Please help.
>>>>
>>>> HB
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Charles W Davis" <> wrote in message
>>>> news6CE5214-A3EB-42F2-9433-...
>>>>> HB,
>>>>>
>>>>> Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Screen Saver. I
>>>>> think you'll find nine...
>>>>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>>>>> news:...
>>>>>>I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen saver
>>>>>>options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I
>>>>>>do), and all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see the
>>>>>>preview, but nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these options
>>>>>>will be released? Or can you walk me through what I need to do to get
>>>>>>it to work?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks, HB
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

That is a pretty fancy printer - 4 ways to connect.
USB 2.0 Hi-speed, Wireless, Bluetooth, Ethernet

If no one helps you here, I would start a new thread, specifying printer
model and wireless connection in the subject. In the body specify the
router model and explain symptoms. Are the router and printer always on or
powered off at night? Might the printer be getting interference in the
wireless signal because of its location, and not be able to recover?

-Paul Randall

"HB" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Screensaver w/mouse is working like a charm! Thank You!
>
> Printer: HP Photosmart C6150 All-In-One
> It is not on USB....we are wireless (Netgear Router).
> I've downloaded the updated drivers many times. It works for a day, maybe
> 2 if I'm lucky, then it goes offline and won't come up again until I
> download the drivers again.
>
>
>
> "dean-dean" <dean-> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Well, plug you mouse's wireless receiver back in (this is important). Go
>> to
>> Control Panel > Windows Update. Click on Check for Updates. Chose to
>> install the Optional Hardware Update called "Microsoft HID Non-User Input
>> Data Filter". Your screensaver, with a wireless mouse, should now work.
>>
>> What's the name/model of the printer? USB?
>>
>>
>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> Yes, I have a MS wireless mouse! I just read a blog regarding this....I
>>> unplugged it and now my screensaver works like a charm! Now, can you
>>> help
>>> me get my printer up and running??
>>>
>>> Know of a good wireless mouse I can buy?
>>>
>>> Thanks for replying.
>>> HB
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "dean-dean" <dean-> wrote in message
>>> news:ACF8928C-05DE-4CB2-A0C3-...
>>>> To you happen to have a wireless mouse?
>>>>
>>>> The Settings button on the Screensavers window just configures a
>>>> screensaver if it has further options (like 3D Text). Some
>>>> screensavers
>>>> have no further options (like Bubbles). The important thing is that
>>>> you
>>>> choose one from the dropdown list and then click on Apply, then OK.
>>>>
>>>> If you are using a wireless mouse, post back.
>>>>
>>>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:...
>>>>>I did....many times AND it still won't start! I've changed the wait
>>>>>time to one minute...one minute + later it still hasn't started.
>>>>>
>>>>> BTW, I should have said no screen saver settings instead of options.
>>>>> When I choose a saver from the list then click settings, it says "This
>>>>> screen saver has no options to set." I click apply then OK. I wait
>>>>> and
>>>>> wait - it does not come on.
>>>>>
>>>>> What am I missing? Please help.
>>>>>
>>>>> HB
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Charles W Davis" <> wrote in message
>>>>> news6CE5214-A3EB-42F2-9433-...
>>>>>> HB,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Screen Saver. I
>>>>>> think you'll find nine...
>>>>>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:...
>>>>>>>I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen saver
>>>>>>>options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I
>>>>>>>do), and all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see the
>>>>>>>preview, but nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these
>>>>>>>options
>>>>>>>will be released? Or can you walk me through what I need to do to get
>>>>>>>it to work?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks, HB
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

I have an HP Photosmart All-In-One at home. I'm not
sure of the model number, but it also has all those ways
to connect. In getting my XP machine ready to install
Vista on, I went to the HP web site, and found I had to
order the drivers for Vista. There wasn't a download,
but there was a download of an update to the CD. Make
sure you actually have the drivers and not just the update.

-- Larry Maturo


"Paul Randall" <> wrote in message
news:%23Q%...
> That is a pretty fancy printer - 4 ways to connect.
> USB 2.0 Hi-speed, Wireless, Bluetooth, Ethernet
>
> If no one helps you here, I would start a new thread, specifying printer
> model and wireless connection in the subject. In the body specify the
> router model and explain symptoms. Are the router and printer always on
> or powered off at night? Might the printer be getting interference in the
> wireless signal because of its location, and not be able to recover?
>
> -Paul Randall
>
> "HB" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Screensaver w/mouse is working like a charm! Thank You!
>>
>> Printer: HP Photosmart C6150 All-In-One
>> It is not on USB....we are wireless (Netgear Router).
>> I've downloaded the updated drivers many times. It works for a day,
>> maybe 2 if I'm lucky, then it goes offline and won't come up again until
>> I download the drivers again.
>>
>>
>>
>> "dean-dean" <dean-> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> Well, plug you mouse's wireless receiver back in (this is important).
>>> Go to
>>> Control Panel > Windows Update. Click on Check for Updates. Chose to
>>> install the Optional Hardware Update called "Microsoft HID Non-User
>>> Input
>>> Data Filter". Your screensaver, with a wireless mouse, should now work.
>>>
>>> What's the name/model of the printer? USB?
>>>
>>>
>>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>> Yes, I have a MS wireless mouse! I just read a blog regarding
>>>> this....I
>>>> unplugged it and now my screensaver works like a charm! Now, can you
>>>> help
>>>> me get my printer up and running??
>>>>
>>>> Know of a good wireless mouse I can buy?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for replying.
>>>> HB
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "dean-dean" <dean-> wrote in message
>>>> news:ACF8928C-05DE-4CB2-A0C3-...
>>>>> To you happen to have a wireless mouse?
>>>>>
>>>>> The Settings button on the Screensavers window just configures a
>>>>> screensaver if it has further options (like 3D Text). Some
>>>>> screensavers
>>>>> have no further options (like Bubbles). The important thing is that
>>>>> you
>>>>> choose one from the dropdown list and then click on Apply, then OK.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you are using a wireless mouse, post back.
>>>>>
>>>>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>>>>> news:...
>>>>>>I did....many times AND it still won't start! I've changed the wait
>>>>>>time to one minute...one minute + later it still hasn't started.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> BTW, I should have said no screen saver settings instead of options.
>>>>>> When I choose a saver from the list then click settings, it says
>>>>>> "This
>>>>>> screen saver has no options to set." I click apply then OK. I wait
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> wait - it does not come on.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What am I missing? Please help.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> HB
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Charles W Davis" <> wrote in message
>>>>>> news6CE5214-A3EB-42F2-9433-...
>>>>>>> HB,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Screen Saver. I
>>>>>>> think you'll find nine...
>>>>>>> "HB" <> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:...
>>>>>>>>I found some info saying that Vista was released without screen
>>>>>>>>saver
>>>>>>>>options. Currently my screen saver does not work (no matter what I
>>>>>>>>do), and all the screen savers listed do not have options. I see
>>>>>>>>the
>>>>>>>>preview, but nothing else happens. Can you tell me when these
>>>>>>>>options
>>>>>>>>will be released? Or can you walk me through what I need to do to
>>>>>>>>get
>>>>>>>>it to work?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks, HB
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
>