Microsoft KB Archive/884851

= The screen saver does not start if the Windows Security dialog box is open in Windows XP =

Article ID: 884851

Article Last Modified on 5/14/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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SYMPTOMS
If you have the Windows Security dialog box open on your Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1)-based or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)-based computer, the screen saver does not start as expected. Instead, the desktop is displayed.

Notes
 * When you start Task Manager and then click the Applications tab, the screen saver process appears to be running.
 * When you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, you receive a message that your computer is locked.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.

Keywords: kbtshoot kbqfe kbhotfixserver KB884851

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