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Windows Media Player 12

Allow Screensaver to Display While Playing Media Files

SUMMARY: Allow the current screensaver to appear while playing media files in Windows Media Player 12.

By default, when playing media files in Windows Media Player 12, the screensaver will not appear. This assumes you are either playing a video file and do not want it interrupted by the screensaver, or you are displaying a visualization via the skin or "Now Playing" view.

If neither of these apply to you and you want the screensaver to appear while playing music files, make the following configuration change:

1. In "Library" view, click the "Organize" button, selecting "Options".

2. The "Options" multi-tabbed dialog box appears. Click the "Player" tab.

3. Underneath "Player settings", check "Allow screen saver during playback".

4. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

Windows Media Player 12 tips were written on a computer running Windows 7 RC. Screenshots and information are subject to change between this and the official release of Windows 7.