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Windows XP - No "Screensaver" tab in "Display"

Expert: Saad Shawwa - 7/17/2008

Question
Hi,

For some reason, the "screensaver tab in XP Control Panel-Display has disappeared (as has one of the other tabs). Any idea why this has happened?

Many thanks,

Steve

Answer
Hello Steve how are you doing

then try that file download this file and run it - apply it.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/screensaverenabledisable.vbs

reboot your computer and check if your screen saver tab is back

if it did not work then do the following
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You can enable it using the Group Policy Editor

press Start -> Run -> type gpedit.msc and press ok

navigate to the following...
User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Display

take a look at this screen shot you should see exactly the same items
http://attachments.techguy.org/attachments/23790d1066323400/screensaver.jpg

double click on "Hide Screen Saver Tab" and from the window options choose "disable" and press ok apply then restart your computer.
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take care and good luck

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