Windows 10: Screensaver frozen

Discus and support Screensaver frozen in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; My computer guys recently upgraded me to Windows 10 and I immediately noticed my screensaver doesn't work. In short, once my computer goes into... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MommaStewart, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. Screensaver frozen


    My computer guys recently upgraded me to Windows 10 and I immediately noticed my screensaver doesn't work.


    In short, once my computer goes into screensaver mode you cannot click on it to go back to a regular screen. You have to press Control, Alt, Delete simultaneously and then press cancel just to get out.


    Then I end up turning off my screensaver as to not have this problem anymore but why the issue?


    What is the remedy?


    I've searched the others posts, none apply or remedy the situation.


    Help.

    :)
     
    MommaStewart, Mar 3, 2021
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  2. terrace Win User

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    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 frozen :)
     
    terrace, Mar 3, 2021
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  3. Rose Ter Win User
    Screensaver frozen

    Hi Jeana,

    There are multiple factors that we can consider why you're screensaver froze after the Windows 10 update.
    For us to isolate the issue, we will need to ask you a few questions:

    • Are you getting any error messages?
    • Any other troubleshooting steps that you have tried so far aside from the ones that you've mentioned?
    • Can you possibly send us a screenshot?

    Regards.
     
    Rose Ter, Mar 3, 2021
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  4. monkimvan Win User

    Screensaver frozen

    Screensaver, keyboard and mouse frozen

    Hi,

    Sorry for responding so late. I tried it but computer starts up and goes straight to screensaver. Still frozen..
     
    monkimvan, Mar 3, 2021
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