How do I make my custom screensaver stick in the computers Local Group Policies?
I am having trouble making my screensaver stay selected through Local Group Policies of the computer.
While logged in as admin, I open up the mmc console, add the Group Policy snap-in then go to "User Configuration" --> "Administrative Templates" --> "Control Panel" --> "Display". From here I configure both Screen Saver and Screen Saver Executable Name.
Here is the problem. I input the settings, I log out and log back into the account. The screensaver is not set. It instead shows that no screensaver is set. However, if i try this with any Windows Default Screensaver, it works like a charm.
I am using a custom screensaver which was compiled from a .swf file, using this program. "Screen Time" from www.screentime.com. Does Microsoft prohibit use of custom files/apps with their products? is that why I cant use my custom screensaver?
While logged in as admin, I open up the mmc console, add the Group Policy snap-in then go to "User Configuration" --> "Administrative Templates" --> "Control Panel" --> "Display". From here I configure both Screen Saver and Screen Saver Executable Name.
Here is the problem. I input the settings, I log out and log back into the account. The screensaver is not set. It instead shows that no screensaver is set. However, if i try this with any Windows Default Screensaver, it works like a charm.
I am using a custom screensaver which was compiled from a .swf file, using this program. "Screen Time" from www.screentime.com. Does Microsoft prohibit use of custom files/apps with their products? is that why I cant use my custom screensaver?
ASKER
Yes, i can manually set the screensaver no problem. It's only through the Local Group Policy that it doesnt work.
And just to be absolutely certain that we're both on the same page, your customised .scr file is in the %Systemroot%\System32 folder, and you are including the .scr file extension in the 'Screen Saver executable name' group policy setting?
Cheers,
Kev
Cheers,
Kev
ASKER
Yep!
The screensaver is in the same directory as all the other Windows Default Screensavers.
"C:\Windows\System32\scree
The screensaver is in the same directory as all the other Windows Default Screensavers.
"C:\Windows\System32\scree
Any chance you could e-mail me (kevdines723159@adp-int.co
Cheers,
Kev
Cheers,
Kev
In fact, I don't think there's any need. I checked the standard .scr filenames and noticed that they were all 8 characters or less. Then I found:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931853
Try renaming it to something 8 characters or less and retrying,
Cheers,
Kev
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931853
Try renaming it to something 8 characters or less and retrying,
Cheers,
Kev
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Perhaps I should clarify, once I had reduced the filename to <9 characters, and changed the directory name to reflect the new filename, then set the follow GPO settings, it worked as expected:
User Configuration | Administrative Templates | Control Panel | Display | Screen Saver = Enabled
User Configuration | Administrative Templates | Control Panel | Display | Screen Saver Executable name = carilln.scr
User Configuration | Administrative Templates | Control Panel | Display | Screen Saver Timeout = Enabled & [Time]
Cheers,
Kev
User Configuration | Administrative Templates | Control Panel | Display | Screen Saver = Enabled
User Configuration | Administrative Templates | Control Panel | Display | Screen Saver Executable name = carilln.scr
User Configuration | Administrative Templates | Control Panel | Display | Screen Saver Timeout = Enabled & [Time]
Cheers,
Kev
ASKER
I recompiled the screensaver with only 8 characters and it works! You were right, thanks for the help! Appreciate it!
Cheers,
Kev