To set or change a screen saver
- Open Display in Control Panel.
- On the Screen Saver tab, under Screen Saver, click a screen saver in the list.
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To open a Control Panel item, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon.
- After you select a screen saver, it will automatically start when your computer is idle for the number of minutes specified in Wait.
- To clear the screen saver after it has started, move your mouse or press any key. Or, if you have assigned a screen saver password, type your logon password.
- To view possible setting options for a particular screen saver, click Settings on the Screen Saver tab.
- Click Preview to see how the selected screen saver will appear on your monitor. Move your mouse or press any key to end the preview.
Protect your files by using a screen saver password
Power Options overview