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Create Icons to Start the Screensaver

January 12, 2008

It is possible to create an icon to start up the screensaver in Windows Vista.

To create a screensaver icon:

  • 1.Right-click the desktop and select “New \ Shortcut” from the pop up menu.
    Create Icons to Start the Screensaver
  • 2. The full path must be entered into the screensaver file, followed by “/s” for the screensaver to be successfully launched.

    e.g: %systemroot%\system32\Bubbles.scr /s

    Create Icons to Start the Screensaver

    This is only an example and so in actuality you will want to substitute the name of the screensaver you want to use where “Bubbles.scr” appears above.
    Also in this example %systemroot% has been used (instead of C:\windows) because not all installs use the C: drive.

    If you do not know the filename, you can search for it in the “system32” folder. In the search box, search for “.scr”

    Create Icons to Start the Screensaver

    Here you will find all of the screensaver names installed on your system.

    Written by Vlad · Filed Under Windows Vista How To 

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