Cannot Type Password in Screen Saver Password Box (227090)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q227090

SYMPTOMS

When you try to type your screen saver password in the "Type your screen saver password" box, no characters may appear in the box and the cursor may be missing.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you use Task Scheduler to set up a tool, utility, or program to run at a specific time, and it starts after the screen saver starts.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, click in the Type your screen saver password box, and then type your screen saver password, or press ESC, and then type your screen saver password.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbenable kbprb kbui KB227090
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