Windows 10: Cannot play newly created .scr file

Discus and support Cannot play newly created .scr file in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, So i downloaded a video, stripped the audio and converted the mp4 to scr file. The file works ok when i run it from the desktop. However when I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by habibhussain, Apr 26, 2020.

  1. HABIBHUSSAIN
    habibhussain Win User

    Cannot play newly created .scr file


    Hi,


    So i downloaded a video, stripped the audio and converted the mp4 to scr file. The file works ok when i run it from the desktop. However when I move the new scr file to the c:\windows\system32 I get the following error message.



    Cannot play newly created .scr file 892e8b9d-d53d-4289-ac31-793e63c19cf4?upload=true.png


    I use the instantstorm software to create the file and tried to contact the website owners but it looks like the website has been left idle for the last six years.


    Any idea how i can get this screensaver to actually work as a screensaver ?


    thanks,


    Habib.

    :)
     
    habibhussain, Apr 26, 2020
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  2. TERRACE
    terrace Win User

    Screensaver shortcut

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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.Cannot play newly created .scr file :)
     
    terrace, Apr 26, 2020
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  3. JPC
    jpc Win User
    How do i change the file association for SCR files


    Hi,
    I use files with an SCR extension to store text data. For me SCR means script.

    I would like it so that when I double-click on this file, that it opens with notepad (or something similar).
    But this file is registered as a screen saver. And I cannot change the file association.

    I have tried "Associate a file type or protocol with a program". I can select NOTEPAD but the "Current application" remains as "Unknown application". And in my folders, the file type remains "Screen saver". So this option does not work.

    I have also tried adjusting the registry entry regarding "scr" files. Or removing the registry entry. Neither works.
    And I also don't get the "right click / open with" option.

    So how do I change the file association of scr files? any suggestions?

    Thanks
     
    jpc, Apr 26, 2020
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  4. WAILANA
    wailana Win User

    Cannot play newly created .scr file

    how is a newly created network made a connection point?

    A newly created network of mine appears on the managed list of known networks but the list of available networks. why is that?
     
    wailana, Apr 26, 2020
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