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A screen saver download link isn't working.
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It may be that the URL (internet address)
of the screen saver has changed. Should this be the case,
we'd really appreciate an e-mail
to let us know. Then, if we can, we'll fix the mistake ASAP.
Sometimes the servers become overloaded
when there is a really popular screen saver everybody wants
to have. Unfortunately we can't do anything about that.
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The screen saver isn't working.
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Because problems with screen savers can
result from so many different causes, it's impossible to
make generalizations on this subject.
In the case that you run into problems
already during installation (Installation
Information), a bit error has most likely occurred during
the download.
If, with a second try at downloading, the
problem occurs again, the reason may be that your system
doesn't have the prerequisites necessary for a successful,
download (for example, a 3D card - see screen saver description).
Of course we do our best to answer individual
questions concerning specific screen savers, but the producer
is generally the best source of information. You can reach
them over the homepage link located on each screen saver
page.
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How can a screen saver be uninstalled?
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There are many ways to uninstall.
Generally, all screen savers can be removed from the screen
saver list by simple deleting the appropriate *.scr file
(this file usually includes the name of the screen saver).
The *.scr file can usually be found in the c:\windows or
c:\windows\system file.
This doesn't usually delete all components of the screen
saver, and some files and entries which are invisible to
the user may still be there.
Some screen savers have an uninstall function. This can
be activated either in the screen saver file (under Start/Program,
when available) or by doing a new Setup. Of course you can
also delete a screensaver by clicking on the Windows icon
"Software". In order to do this, you must open
Start/Menu/Setup/Controlpanel/Software. The choose the screen
saver entry in the list of installed programs. Click on
the "Add/Delete" button.
If your screen saver doesn't offer you the last step, the
best and easiest way to delete it is to simply delete the
*.scr file.
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The Screen saver can't find the DLL file.
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Some savers require DLL files, which are
not included in Windows. Exactly which DLL those are should
be listed in the error message. These files can, however,
be downloaded from the Internet. Here is one of the many
addresses you can check out:
www.softseek.com
(We have not tested the contents of this site).
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The computer is trying to open a screen saver directly,
without saving it on the hard drive.
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This problem is a common one for Netscape users.
In order for the system to request a specific file format
before you begin downloading (for example, a *.ZIP file),
you must first adjust the parameters in Netscape.
To do this, choose the option Preferences in menu Edit
(only in Netscape). Click on the category Navigator and
then on Applications. In the List that opens up, you must
mark the appropriate application (ZIP Compressed Data) and
then click Edit. Then a Dialog Box opens up, in which you
will see the control button "Ask me before opening
downloaded files of this type". This control button
must be activated.
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How do Windows 3.1 screen savers react to a Windows
95 computer?
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Microsoft guarantees the upward compatibility
of its products, which means that Windows 3.1 screen savers
will run on Windows 95/98 computers. However, it doesn't
work the other way around; a screen saver programmed for
Windows 95 will not run under Windows 3.x.
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How do Windows 3.x and Windows 95/98 screen savers react
under Windows NT?
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These screensavers usually run without any problems under
Windows NT. Some interactive screen savers, however, don't
have full functionality under Windows NT. Problems can also
occur when screen savers which work with DirectX are run
on Windows NT.
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What does Shareware mean?
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Shareware generally means that this particular
software can be tested before you decide to buy it. There
are many different types of shareware screen savers.
One type of shareware screen saver is a
free trial version of the actual screen saver. This trial
version contains only part of the full version, but has
no limits on its use. When registering for the program,
either a download of the full version will be available,
or the trial version will transform into the full version
once a specific code is entered.
Other producers offer the full version
for a certain amount of time for free (a demo version),
but after this specific time, the program will not work
without being registered.
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How much does it cost to download screen savers from
screensaver-network.com?
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All downloads on screensaver-network.com
are free.
Most of the screen savers are Freeware,
which means the programs are usually free of charge.
Some screen savers are shareware programs,
which means you download a free trial version, but must
pay for the full version, which is available on the homepage
of the producer of the screen saver.
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Are the screen savers on screensaver-network.com virus
free?
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We use extreme caution when choosing downloads, and do
a virus check before making them available. Besides that,
we also try to have a direct link to the homepage of the
producer of each screen saver.
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Why are there so few screen savers for other operating
systems such as Mac, Linux or OS/2 available on screensaver-network.com?
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Unfortunately only very few screen savers
are programmed for other operating systems. Therefore, screensaver-network.com
can only offer a limited supply of screen savers for these
systems.
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