All Users Have the Same Screen Saver

Last reviewed: September 29, 1997
Article ID: Q174442

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are using user profiles in Windows 95, all users on a Windows 95-based computer may have the same screen saver.

CAUSE

The screen saver is called from the System.ini file. This file is global to all users on the same Windows 95-based computer.

RESOLUTION

Using the System.ini file to store the screen saver choice is by design to remain compatible with older third-party screen saver programs. If separate screen savers are required, you may want to consider using Microsoft Windows NT. In Windows NT, all screen saver information is saved in the registry, and is unique to each user.

MORE INFORMATION

Although the screen saver is called from the System.ini file, individual settings for the screen saver are stored in the registry. Each user can control how the screen saver works during his or her logon session.

Keywords          : win95x kbtool kbui
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Platform          : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: September 29, 1997
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