Re: Screensaver Shortcut
From: Anthony Procissi [MSFT] (procissi_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/12/04
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Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 16:53:24 -0700
Unfortunately that method bypasses the locking mechanism, see:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;328000
I found shareware (twpro45) claiming the ability to do this but it doesn't
activate the password protection either.
You might be stuck with locking your computer with WindowsKey+L and waiting
for the screen saver to start manually.
-- -Anthony Procissi [MSFT] US-Application Experience & Compatibility This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <mrxp2004@nospamyahoo.com> wrote in message news:%233mXbeHOEHA.3420@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl... > Right-click on your Desktop and select: > New > Shortcut, then browse to the > C:\Windows\System32 folder. Chose > your desired screensaver, such as "sspipes.scr", > click next and finish. > > -- > Carey Frisch > Microsoft MVP > Windows XP - Shell/User > > Be Smart! Protect your PC! > http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > "Phil" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message: > news:c48a01c4386f$4c64db60$a001280a@phx.gbl... > > | Does anyone know how to create a shortcut that will > | activate whichever screensaver is currently selected in > | the display settings? > | Office XP had a shortcut for this in the Office Toolbar. > | I just upgraded to Office 2003 which has no toolbar and > | lost my shortcut. > | I like to keep this shortcut in my quicklaunch bar for > | security purposes - I can launch my password protected > | screensaver with one click as I leave my desk. > | All responses are greatly appreciated even if they don't > | help. > | ~ Phil
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