Screen Saver Does Not Start When Using Media Player (229165)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

This article was previously published under Q229165

SYMPTOMS

When you are playing a local or streamed multimedia file using Microsoft Windows Media Player, the configured screen saver may not start after the specified period of time has elapsed.

This may also occur when you are using the Radio toolbar in Internet Explorer to play a radio station.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because Windows Media Player disables the screen saver while it is in use.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/17/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB229165