Screen Saver issues

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It seems that WindowsXP (I've got SP2 installed) occasionally decides not
to run my screensaver/monitor power-down selection when ever it feels like
it.... This has gone on for some time now, but I've been unable to fix this
annoying issue. I've even tried to run SFC/Scannow but have problems with
that also since installing SP2... I've tried to work with the SP2 help
people, but I only get as far as being told I need an Original Windows XP
installation disk, not an upgrade from Win98 (which I have). You see, when I
run SFC/Scannow, I get error messages stating I need to install the original
WinXP disk. I have an original update WinXP home version, and the SP2 CD as
well. Neither one will get me through the SFC/Scannow procedure. It used to
work fine BEFORE SP2 install when I would have this issue with my screen
saver. I use the Windows XP Screen saver, not some "add-on". Additionally,
my task bar just seems to add/drop icons when it feels like it... Not a very
reliable OS huh?? Anybody??



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