Screensaver will not work

I just bought a new Gateway SX2802 desktop with Windows 7. I cannot get the screensaver to come on.

Any ideas?

Reply 1 : Screensaver will not work

Nothing like a warranty call inside the first day of ownership.

Be sure to reveal ANY other device you added not from Gateway such as USB drive, printer, mouse, etc.

Reply 2 : Screensaver will not work

Did you check on the warranty issue or did you just need a quick tutorial? http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Turn-your-screen-saver-on-or-off.

Cheers,
Tara

Reply 3 : Screensaver will not work

No, I haven't called in on the warranty just yet.

I just turned the screensaver on as the directions showed from the link you sent.

I clicked preview and it showed the screensaver, but I haven't waited to see if it kicks in yet. I'll check that and tell the results.

Usually what happens is that it just goes to a black screen. I'm assuming it's going into "sleep" mode instead of using the screensaver. We'll see what it does now.

thanks

Reply 4 : Screensaver will not work

It could be an issue with your power settings- these could be set up for super conservation? Try your power settings here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Sleep-and-hibernation-frequently-asked-questions.

Reply 5 : Screensaver will not work

So I started the computer in Safe Mode

It said: Couldn't run 3D text screensaver because it needed a Newer Video Card or one that's compatible with Diret 3D

The computer I just bought came with Intel(R) G45/G43 Express Chipset

I have no clue what that means.

But when I started the computer normally and clicked on settings in the screensaver box it said that it was able to use the 3D text and was compatible.

I'm at a loss.

Is it possible it's saying that my monitor was able to use the 3D text?

I'll check the power settings when I get home from work

Reply 6 : Screensaver will not work

Set the length of time away from your computer til the time the screen saver comes on to a minute, wait a minute, and see if it appears. Can you do this and let us know if you get a screen saver or not?

Also is this a built-in screen saver or one you downloaded?

Reply 7 : Screensaver will not work

I set the time for 1 minute and that did work.

It is a built in screensaver. 3D text

Reply 8 : Screensaver will not work

Mine's a new home built rig and it will suddenly forget to go to screensaver and just blank my monitor. When I look at settings, it will have screensaver at "none". I've no idea why it does this every few days but suspect a couple of things might happen. Of course it could be a Windows bug but I have to wonder if something in the BIOS advanced power management isn't at the root of this or isn't being properly detected.

Reply 9 : Screensaver will not work

I have a Lenovo T400 laptop with Windows 7. The screensaver works great if I am operating the laptop on its own, but when I put the laptop on its docking station (lid closed and using an external monitor)the screensaver will not operate. I get the same error as those above, about the 3d not supported. I tried the 3d text saver and the photo screen saver....neither worked when using external monitor with lid of laptop closed.

Reply 10 : Screensaver will not work

I have a MS mouse 3000. It is a wireless optical mouse. When I unplug it the screensaver works as it should.

Reply 11 : Screensaver will not work

Don't install any software that came with said mouse.

Reply 12 : Screensaver will not work

Ir you have a microsoft wireless mouse try disconnecting it.This worked for me after trying many other proceedures.