Microsoft KB Archive/177253

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Screen Saver Starts When You Are Playing Trophy Bass II Demo

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ID: Q177253

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft SideWinder Game Device software version 2.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you play the Trophy Bass II Demo game included on the SideWinder Game Device software CD-ROM, your screen saver may start even though you are actively playing the game.

CAUSE
The Trophy Bass II Demo game does not prevent a screen saver from starting if you play the game using only the joystick.

RESOLUTION
You can prevent the screen saver from starting by using any of the following methods:


 * Turn the screen saver off when you play the game.
 * Increase the time it takes for the screen saver to start.
 * Move the mouse.
 * Press a key on the keyboard.

STATUS
The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: turn come on activate active launch

Keywords : kb3rdparty sidewinder joystick

Version : WINDOWS:2.0

Platform : WINDOWS

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