Windows 10: Can't click on certain applications after screen turns off for screensaver

So every time my laptop goes into screensaver mode, when I wake it up I can't click on certain applications. So far I have experienced this issue with the Spotify app, Finale Music, the game Stardew Valley, and other video games as well. I can usually solve the problem by minimizing/un-fullscreening the app, however, with some video games I am not able to access fullscreen controls so I have to exit the game and restart it. I am on a Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming, and I am running Windows 10.

:)

 

Screensaver shortcut

I did this"
Search Results

I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if that helps.

• Go to the folder C:\Windows\System32 and sort by file type.
• Look for the screensaver file type (.scr).
• Find the file scrnsave.scr(you can choose any of the screensavers).
• Right click and select send to>desktop (create shortcut). The shortcut on my attachment, but when i click on it my screen goes off and on and nothing else.

 

screensaver versus no screensaver

I turn my screen off, save's power compared to a screensaver.

 

screensaver versus no screensaver

screensavers are a leftover from back when

A: screens burned images in

B: the technology to have the screen power off didnt exist

C: screens took ages to power on


it is a complete waste of energy (on the monitor, CPU and video card if its 3D) to use a screensaver in this day and age - just set the screen to turn off after 5-15 minutes. (and NO, that wont feck with games or movies - fullscreen apps tend to stop screens powering down)

ding. especially if its a 3D screensaver, its just ridiculous.