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Screensaver Help Center

Whether you're new to the world of screensavers, or you're stuck trying to get a specific screensaver to run, know that we're here to help and learn from the problems you encounter. We set up this Help Center to provide answers to common questions. If your issue is not listed, feel free to contact us.

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Screensaver basics: general

Common questions on the basics of screensavers.

  1.  What is a screensaver?
  2.  Why should I use a screensaver?
  3.  Are screensavers safe to use?
  4.  What are transition effects?
  5.  What is desktop wallpaper?

Screensaver basics: Microsoft® Windows®

Top questions about screensavers under Windows.

  1.  What is the Windows Screen Saver Settings panel?
  2.  Where are screensavers stored in Windows?
  3.  What is the file format for Windows screensavers?
  4.  What screensavers come with Windows XP/Vista/7/8?
  5.  What is the screen saver grace period?

How-to guides

How-to guides: Windows®

Step-by-step instructions for Windows users.

  1.  How to change your screensaver
  2.  How to remove (uninstall) a screensaver
  3.  How to delete the default screensavers