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Old 01-05-2006, 06:30 AM
TaurArian [MVP]
 
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Default Re: Downloading

Just a thought:

I just did a search and two of mine (that are listed) are just in the C:\Windows
folder.
The rest of them are in the C:\Windows\System32 folder.



"MABBAS" <MABBAS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hey Ronnie:
>
> Thanks so much for your reply and help. Well I tried that and downloaded it
> to System 32 folder folder as you suggested but it still didn't appear in
> screensaver
> list. There must be one other step after that I'm missing
> --
> thanks,Mike
>
>
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
>
>> MABBAS wrote:
>> > Hi:
>> >
>> > Can anyone help in in how to download a screensaver and save it to
>> > your computer.I know you access them through your control panel and
>> > display but how can I add a new one

>>
>> It depends on how it is created. Some screensavers come with their own installer
>> and some are simply a .scr file. Either way, the screensavers ..scr file must be
>> placed in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Once placed there, it will appear in the
>> screensaver list.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Ronnie Vernon
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>>
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>>


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