Cannot Enter Screensaver Mode

[Tom Jensen]

I recently purchased a new Acer with an i7 processor and Windows 7. I have attached a Logitech wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. I have the mouse and keyboard both ~1m (close) from the receivers on the CPU.

I have two problems:

1. The monitor will not enter screensaver mode.

2. The mouse (even with fresh batteries) provides a very choppy and sporadic cursor response.

Any help with either of these two problems would be greatly appreciated.

[glc]

It's most likely one of the many background processes running. Preloads are famous for putting 10 tons of crap in the startup.

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[Tom Jensen]

Thanks. Tried but did not resolve. Any other approaches to try?

[glc]

You also have to review your startups, processes, and services.

[MikeMoss]

Hi

CCleaner has a nice interface to dealing with start-up items.
It shows you a list and lets you turn them on and off at will.
I only have about 1/4 of the things that would start active.

And it will clean out any junk you have lying around, i.e. temp files etc.

I haven't had good luck with cordless mice myself but the problem could be with the mouse. Can you try it on another computer?

As for the Screen Saver I don't have a clue, but you can set the computer to turn the monitor off in the Power Settings at what ever timing you want.

Mike

[K A Hall]

I have seen the screen saver problem happen many times due to the wireless mouse/keyboard, usually they are of the microsoft brand. Set the screensaver for 1 min and unplug them to test. If it works check for an update on your mouse/keyboard software.