MABBAS wrote:
> 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
>
>> 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.
>>

Make sure you have read any instructions on the website you downloaded the file from. Some screensavers require supporting files to be present on the system.

You can post the address of the website here and which screensaver you are downloading so we can take a look at it.

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/