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Finding Windows screensavers folder

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Hi, I'm trying to install a new screensaver, and the text file that came with it says to put in in the windows screen saver folder. Can any tell me where that is?
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Hi, SpiritX
No, it didn't have an installer, but your other advice worked. Thanks!
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Hi,

Did the screensaver come with any installer?

Use Start - Computer OR Windows Explorer

Look or search for .SCR files

Some in C:\Windows\System32  <--- some of these are Windows Defaults

There probably will be others in other folders

Maybe some useful information here.

How to Use and Change a Screen Saver in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/85539-screen-saver.html

How to Specify a Default Screen Saver for All Users in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/163115-screen-saver-specify-default.html

Hope this helps.
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Hi,

Did the screensaver come with any installer?

Use Start - Computer OR Windows Explorer

Look or search for .SCR files

Some in C:\Windows\System32  <--- some of these are Windows Defaults

There probably will be others in other folders

Maybe some useful information here.

How to Use and Change a Screen Saver in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/85539-screen-saver.html

How to Specify a Default Screen Saver for All Users in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/163115-screen-saver-specify-default.html

Hope this helps.
Rob - Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.
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SpiritX MS MVP

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Hi, SpiritX
No, it didn't have an installer, but your other advice worked. Thanks!
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Glad to have helped. Good Work!

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