Microsoft KB Archive/186600

= Do Not Use Screen Savers with Terminal Server =

Article ID: 186600

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition

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This article was previously published under Q186600



SUMMARY
Many screen savers monopolize system resources. In a Windows Terminal Server environment, a screen saver activated on the server or on a Terminal Server Client can monopolize server resources to an extent that makes it appear that other clients are hung. For this reason, Microsoft recommends that screen savers not be used on Windows Terminal Servers or within Terminal Server Client sessions. If a screen saver is required, choose the Blank Screen screen saver or another non-intensive screen saver that you have verified using Performance Monitor.

Keywords: kbinfo KB186600

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