I have my comp set to do a slideshow for the screen saver, but?

Question

It doesn't do it. The screen will just go blank (off) and my monitor light flashes. Then I have to push the power button on my comp to turn it back on.

I can't figure out why it does this, any ideas?

Answer 1

maybe you have your screen set to shut down to quickly?

Answer 2

First thing to try, if you haven't already, would be to go to Control Panel >> Power options (if Vista set to classic view then select power options) >> select 'high performance'  >>'change plan settings' (under high performance) and there are 'turn off display' and 'put the computer to sleep' options. If these are set to a certain time make sure it isn't activating before your screensaver is as it sounds like you monitor is being turned off or computer put to sleep.

Edit: Another way would be to open screensaver options and hit 'change power settings'

Answer 3

Check the power settings on the screen saver tab.  If it is set to turn of the monitor the screen saver will not show.