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    Vaio AR and screensaver problem

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by IlanD, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. IlanD

    IlanD Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys ,
    I've started to use my Vaio AR520E few days ago and from an unknown reason the PC does not run the screensaver that is set to run after 5 minutes of non-use .
    I've checked the different screensavers which are installed and also installed the Webshots's screensaver and still the problem is there .
    What is wrong with my notebook ?
    Thanks in advance !
     
    IlanD, Oct 2, 2007
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  2. BelligerentOC

    BelligerentOC Notebook Enthusiast

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    My AR has run the screensaver fine... try changing the screen saver to another one, maybe the one you want isnt installed properly... and make sure to click apply in the screen saver settings... sorry i couldnt be more help
     
    BelligerentOC, Oct 2, 2007
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  3. bananapudding

    bananapudding Notebook Consultant

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    If you have a Microsoft Wireless Mouse/Keyboard combo that's your problem.
     
    bananapudding, Oct 2, 2007
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  4. IlanD

    IlanD Notebook Consultant

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    That's right - I have a MS keyboard / mouse combo .
    I've disconnect them and it fixed the problem .

    I don't understand - is the " MS combo" the problem ? If I'll buy a different combo it will be OK or should I work from now on only with USB keyboards/mouse ?

    Thanks !
     
    IlanD, Oct 3, 2007
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  5. IlanD

    IlanD Notebook Consultant

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    OK guys - I am glad to tell you that the problem was fixed .
    MS knew about this issue from the beginning of this year and offered few solutions .
    At the beginning they thought that it is related to a service created by the Cyberlink PowerDVD software ( PCM service) .
    Then they susspected an other service related to Media Center .
    At the end they built an "Optional" fix/update at February 2007 .
    So , I've updated by windows and restarted the machine and surprise ... the screensaver works automatically now , as expected !
     
    IlanD, Oct 3, 2007
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  6. roor

    roor Notebook Deity

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    i have a logitech wireless mouse/combo and i dont have that problem, but mine isnt an ar.

    same principal i guess though
     
    roor, Oct 3, 2007
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