desktop goes black after screensaver comes up
Sunday, December 21, 2008 by nursemm05 | Discussion: DeskScapes
I just installed this program and have an animated background. I like it but after my screensaver comes on and I stop it to go back to my desktop, my desktop is black. Also the animation disappears after a few minutes. How can I fix this? thanks!
Reply #2 Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:27 PM
oh sorry I thought this was for deskscapes only. I installed that, running vista home, animated background is the traditional christmas. Trying grassy field right now to see if have same problem. Thanks!
Reply #4 Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:11 PM
Make sure that the Desktop Windows Manager service is started.
Reply #5 Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:21 PM
I searched for this and couldn't find it on my pc, where is it and how do I change the settings to make sure it's on? also, it's all wallpapers I have tried so far (going black after scrensaver engaged)
Reply #6 Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:28 PM
Are you on Vista or XP?
Reply #7 Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:30 PM
In Vista, click on the Start button and then type in "services"
It will show up in the search panel.
Click on it and scroll down to it.
Right-click and choose Start.
(Make sure that it's set to Automatic in the properties)
Reply #8 Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:30 PM
or -
Control Panel - Administrative Tools - double-click on Services and locate 'Desktop Windows Manager'. If it doesn't say in the Status column that it is Started then right-click on 'Desktop Windows Manager' and select 'Start'.
Reply #9 Sunday, December 21, 2008 8:25 PM
yep, running and automatic. so what's the problem then? I don't like paying for something that doesn't work properly. 
Reply #10 Sunday, December 21, 2008 8:32 PM
nursemm05 my aplogizes, I missed that you are running Vista. Open up WindowBlinds and copy and paste the system information here.
Reply #11 Sunday, December 21, 2008 8:42 PM
Well, we know it works for most people without any issues otherwise it wouldn't be offered for sale if it didn't.
If you haven't done so already, please email [email protected] and start a trouble ticket. They will be able to assist you.
Reply #12 Sunday, December 21, 2008 8:43 PM
What is your windows experience score? Run that if you haven't.
Reply #13 Monday, December 22, 2008 12:34 AM
i had the same prob... it's because I was using a screensaver that used 3d acceleration... it was very odd... no problem with my video games... but hey...just switched to another screensaver, and never had the problem again... hope this helps... maybe it can help narrow down your problem...
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Reply #1 Sunday, December 21, 2008 4:25 PM
What OS?
What program did you just install?
What animated background?