Microsoft Plus! Screen Saver "Hot Corners" Do Not Work

 Last reviewed: November 29, 1995
Article ID: Q140276
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you try to activate a Microsoft Plus! screen saver by moving the mouse pointer to a "hot corner," the screen saver may not be activated.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if System Agent is not active.

RESOLUTION

Activate System Agent. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Agent.

  2. When you are prompted to confirm whether you want to run System Agent, click Yes.

MORE INFORMATION

System Agent must be running in order for the "hot corners" feature of Microsoft Plus! screen savers to work.

KBCategory: kbtool
KBSubcategory: win95 winplus
Additional reference words: 95 sysagent sage

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Last reviewed: November 29, 1995
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