problem with screensaver

Question

Whenever my sreensaver is active and I touch the mouse in order to continue work, my screen goes black for aprox 1-2 secs, programs stop working and also internet connection is discontinued. After that sceen and internet connection comes back but also once in a while stops completely. What can i do to get rid of this problem?

Dr. Lawrence Ho · Answer

Get rid of your screen saver.  Years ago they were needed to prevent burn-in.  Now-a-days, screen savers are merely entertainment and a resource waster.

wild10 · Answer

I run xp screen saver which was ok before and t4 should not be the problem.

Dr. Lawrence Ho · Answer

wild:  Depending on where you got the screen saver, it may be hiding malicious programs and could be the problem.

wild10 · Answer

It's the original Ms screensaver in XP. I run the clock and the problem started only some time back. If it's a S/W bug is there any chance to fix it?? Thx.

Dr. Lawrence Ho · Answer

This may be of help.  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;821720.  You may want to go to http:support.microsoft.com and look for your exact problem in Windows XP.

wild10 · Answer

will try and thx

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