I have BOINC version 5.2.13 running in Windows XP. The only project attached is Seti@Home. The screensaver is set to start after 5 minutes of inactivity, to run the Seti@Home screensaver graphic for one minute and then go to a blank screen. When the screensaver is running with a blank screen the Windows (XP) taskbar is visible at the bottom of the screen. The monitor screen is all blank (black) except for the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the display. If I move the mouse to close the screensaver, minimize all programs and click on a desktop item to select (but not open) it, when the screensaver starts again the taskbar is no longer visible. But eventually the taskbar reappears at the bottom of the otherwise blank monitor screen. Anyone else had this happen? Any suggestions about how to fix it?

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I don't run screensavers but I think you have to set the screensaver to run after the inactivity period. e.g. go to blankscreen time = 1min plus 5 mins (inactivity) = 6mins.

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I have BOINC version 5.2.13 running in Windows XP. The only project attached is Seti@Home. The screensaver is set to start after 5 minutes of inactivity, to run the Seti@Home screensaver graphic for one minute and then go to a blank screen. When the screensaver is running with a blank screen the Windows (XP) taskbar is visible at the bottom of the screen. The monitor screen is all blank (black) except for the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the display. If I move the mouse to close the screensaver, minimize all programs and click on a desktop item to select (but not open) it, when the screensaver starts again the taskbar is no longer visible. But eventually the taskbar reappears at the bottom of the otherwise blank monitor screen. Anyone else had this happen? Any suggestions about how to fix it?

twobears,

An easy workaround, especially as you don't seem too wrapped up in viewing the graphics (1 minute before blanking) is to forgo the screensaver entirely. Right-click empty desktop, "Properties", "Screensaver" tab, select "none", apply, and OK. If at some point afterward you want to see the graphics, just open the BoincManager interface, highlight the running WU on the "Work" tab, and click "Show Graphics".

Regards,

Michael

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