Windows XP SP3 Screensaver problem

[kp400sf1]

I have my Windows XP screensaver set to kick-in after 6 minutes; when I get
back to work there is a delay of 10 -15 seconds before it comes out of the
screensaver whether I move the mouse or touch the enter key or touch the
mousepad. This is on a laptop so turning off the monitor instead of using the
screensaver isn't really a option for me...

 

[glee]

"kp400sf1" <kp400sf1@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have my Windows XP screensaver set to kick-in after 6 minutes; when I
>get
> back to work there is a delay of 10 -15 seconds before it comes out of
> the
> screensaver whether I move the mouse or touch the enter key or touch
> the
> mousepad. This is on a laptop so turning off the monitor instead of
> using the
> screensaver isn't really a option for me...

Why not? You can set the Power Options ( Screen Saver tab> Power
button) to turn off the monitor after x minutes on a laptop just as
easily as on a desktop.

Re: your screen saver question, have you tried a different screen saver?
It may just be the one you're using that causes the delay you see.

Also, if you have an anti-virus app that is set to scan the system when
the screen saver is on, it can cause a delay like that also.
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