Screensavers

rctneil · 23 May 2009 at 23:17

In XP, how can i set the starfield screensaver to stay on until ESC is pressed, no matter if the mouse was moved or not?

Greenlizard0 · 24 May 2009 at 13:44

I don't think in windows you can set screen savers like that. It stops on any movement from your peripherals. An external program may do something though, but haven't ever used one.

eXor · 24 May 2009 at 14:09

The BSOD screensaver stays on until ESC.

I love it ; my AV hates it.

ShakenNstirred · 24 May 2009 at 16:21

never use screensavers anymore
not needed these days if you have a LCD screen

Memphis · 24 May 2009 at 16:28

ShakenNstirred said:
never use screensavers anymore
not needed these days if you have a LCD screen

Uh, you do know what image retention is right?

theheyes · 24 May 2009 at 16:51

Screensavers are old hat with modern monitors. Your screen should be powering down to save energy before you need to worry about potential burn-in problems.

In regards to the OP I don't know of any way to do this.

OCdude · 24 May 2009 at 18:12

Memphis said:
Uh, you do know what image retention is right?

Yeah, on an LCD - virtually non-existent (in real-world usage!)