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  1. Why does this show when trying to apply a screensaver "this screensaver can't run because...


    When I try and apply a screensaver it says "this screensaver can't run because it requires a newer video card or one that is compatible with Direct3DI prefer to use the time for my screensaver, and have it bounce back and forth, that is not an option on this Dell Snapdragon PC with Windows 11 but when I try to choose any of the pre-set options, Bubbles, Mystify, ribbons none of them work.

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    J Roberts 313, Mar 13, 2024
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  2. screensaver versus no screensaver

    On Windows XP, the screensaver was running even when the montior was off which is a waste. Ever since I discovered that, I simply turn screensavers off and have the monitor power down in 5 minutes or less.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Mar 13, 2024
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    screensaver versus no screensaver

    any one miss the days when running a matrix screensaver was cool?
     
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    Why does this show when trying to apply a screensaver "this screensaver can't run because...

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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.Why does this show when trying to apply a screensaver "this screensaver can't run because... :)
     
    terrace, Mar 13, 2024
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