Did you start using a wireless mouse or keyboard? They just sent an update a
few days ago for this. It's an optional update starting with "HID" under
windows updates. For some reason the USB devices aren't allowing the
screensaver to kick in.

Mike B.

"Don S" <princess_kittyNOSPAM@cox.net> wrote in message
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> Screen saver just quit working in Vista. Factory installed OS on new Dell
> system. Worked yesterday. Not working today.
>
> Any Suggestions??