Windows 10: Error running screen saver .scr at logon

Discus and support Error running screen saver .scr at logon in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; We have a screen saver .scr file that we created using ScreenSaver Wonder & it is setup to run after 60 seconds if no user has logged into the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Emiley Maudlin, Feb 2, 2024.

  1. Error running screen saver .scr at logon


    We have a screen saver .scr file that we created using ScreenSaver Wonder & it is setup to run after 60 seconds if no user has logged into the computer. We placed the .scr video file into the C:\windows\system32 folder & then this was setup done in the registry editor by adding the following: reg add "HKU\.Default\Control Panel\Desktop" /v ScreenSaveTimeOut /t REG_SZ /d 60 /f reg add "HKU\.Default\Control Panel\Desktop" /v ScreenSaveActive /t REG_SZ /d 1 /f reg add "HKU\.Default\Control Panel\Desktop" /v SCRNSAVE.EXE /t REG_SZ /d "tigers screen saver5.scr" /fWhen no user is logged i

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    Emiley Maudlin, Feb 2, 2024
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  2. No password prompt at login screen at screen saver...cannot get back without reboot

    Hi,

    This issue may occur if the display logon screen option is disabled on the screen saver settings. We suggest that you follow these steps on how to enable the
    display logon screen option:

    • On Cortana search, type settings.
    • Choose Settings from the list.
    • Click on Personalization, then select on Lock screen at the left pane.
    • Click on Screen saver settings, then put a tick on the
      On resume, display logon screen
      .
    • Click on Apply, then click on OK.

    Feel free to post back if you have other concerns.
     
    Gerard Qui, Feb 2, 2024
    #2
  3. screen saver won't showup after restart

    Hi Robert,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are glad to assist you.

    Try the following steps and check if it helps:

    Step 1: Start the computer in Safe mode.

    Please refer the below link to start the computer in Safe mode and check if it fixes the issue:

    Windows Startup Settings (including safe mode) - Microsoft Support

    Note: The steps for Windows 8.1 applies to Windows 10.

    If the issue persists then follow the below step.

    Step 2:

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to uncheck the On resume, display logon screen option in the
    Screen saver settings:

    • Type screen saver in the search bar from the Desktop.
    • Select the Change screen saver.
    • Uncheck the On resume, display logon screen option.
    Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on
    Windows 10 help & how-to
    .

    Windows help & learning

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Feb 2, 2024
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  4. Solaris17 Win User

    Error running screen saver .scr at logon

    Aquarium screen saver?

    anyone who has seen or owns wiondows media center addition has seen the amazing aquarium screensaver can i get this anywere like can anyone send me their .scr or are their compatability issues? If so could i fix them by running it in compatability with windows sp2? and if that method is totally out of the question does anyone know of any really good screen savers ? or amazing aquarium ones?
     
    Solaris17, Feb 2, 2024
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