How to launch a random screensaver from a randomizer screensaver?

From: WeiserWare (weiserware_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 02/19/05 

Date: 18 Feb 2005 21:12:32 -0800

Hi,

I want to write a screensaver that when it launches, runs a randomly
selected screensaver (ie. a randomizer). I have got such a
screensaver working which works fine when run manually, but when the
screensaver is invoked by Windows after a period of inactivity, the
random screensaver is not shown (on Windows XP). I have read lots of
stuff about secure desktops and jobs that terminate their child
processes when they terminate, but haven't found an answer to this
problem.

I am using CreateProcess to launch the screensaver (when I receive a
WM_CREATE message), then terminating the launcher screensaver with
PostQuitMessage(0). If I don't terminate the launcher screensaver,
then the random screensaver doesn't appear, even if run manually.

I have tried different creation flags in CreateProcess but none make
any difference.

I know this is possible, becuase there are screensaver randomizer
products out there that work. Does anybody know the trick to writing a
screensaver randomizer?

- Andrew

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