Windows 7 screensaver not starting

[333robbie333]

Hi

My screensaver on Windows 7 does not start automatically. I did some searching online and did a "clean boot" which worked.... BUT identifying the problem is the tricky part. The screensaver will come up with all the services and startup items enabled, but as soon as I untick the "Hide all Microsoft services" box and enable all of those as well, the screensaver is again not working. The reasons I am asking for help are:

1. I want to save some time by identifying a common Microsoft service that could be causing the issue
2. I want to know how do I handle the issue, because I can't just disable any Microsoft service, or can I?

I would be so greatful if somebody can help me resolve this matter

Thank you

 

[333robbie333]

I have figured out that if I enable all services combined with Microsoft's then it doesn't start, so the service causing the issue is upsMonitor which is actually really important to run. I have two of the same UPS's and on the other PC I don't have this issue. The UPS model I am using is an RCT-850VAS. I am using their monitoring software called "ViewPower" which shuts down the PC safely when a powerfailure occurs. Any ideas on how to fix it?

Please help me

 

[holdum323]

Hi Here's how to preform a clean boot and use it to trouble shoot. I'm sure you have been here, but let us know how things go. There's some great information in this MS link.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows

 

[DavidBailey]

More info from Google---

https://www.google.com/search?newwi.......0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.CyYYu-tOa28

 

[DavidBailey]

Sometimes installing it helps---

https://s13.postimg.org/mw2hb1hp3/screenshot_21.jpg

The ability to insert images here needs fixing.

 

[Montana]

If you're running a fairly new computer (10-15 years), screensavers aren't needed anymore. Are you referring to your Windows background?

 

[holdum323]

Here you go. Here's article by HTG https://www.howtogeek.com/128644/htg-explains-why-screen-savers-are-no-longer-necessary/

 

[DavidBailey]

Screensavers are needed on CRT monitors.
Not LED or LCD.

 

[333robbie333]

Thanks a lot everyone! I have managed to solve the problem. Somehow, my UPS Monitor Software was causing the issue

 

[DavidBailey]

Glad you got it fixed & posting back.
Some don't bother to post back.