Plus! for Windows XP Screen Savers Do Not Appear on Secondary Monitors (307687)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP
This article was previously published under Q307687

SYMPTOMS

When you are using any of the following Plus! for Windows XP screen savers, the screen savers do not appear on any of your multiple monitors except for the primary monitor:
  • Aquarium
  • Space
  • Nature
  • DaVinci
  • Robot Circus
  • Sand Pendulum
  • Mercury Pool

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because of limitations of Microsoft DirectX when it is used with computers with multiple monitors.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, use a screen saver that is not included with Plus! for Windows XP.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:11/30/2004
Keywords:kbdisplay kbprb kbui KB307687
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