My pc won't standby and the screen saver does not work. Any help?

I set the screensaver to go after 1 min, but it doesn't. I can get a preview of the screen saver and the part is ok.  In power options, I put the pc into standby after 5 min, but it doesn't.  I ran a few utilities and a couple came back, 'screen saver fixed', but it still does not work. Help!

I set the screensaver to go after 1 min, but it doesn't. I can get a preview of the screen saver and the part is ok.  In power options, I put the pc into standby after 5 min, but it doesn't.  I ran a few utilities and a couple came back, 'screen saver fixed', but it still does not work. Help!

Hello

Functions of the screen saver and sleep depend on the computer to detect an idle state. An idle state is reached when the computer detects no activity on the system. Once reached the idle state, it must maintain a State of rest for the period that you define in the element.

If you have any device connected to the system that periodically checks for a specific action, this device can cause the system to achieve or maintain an idle state.

Some devices, such as a device of VOIP phone that checks for incoming phone calls is an example. If you have a MagicJack or any other similar device, try to remove them and check if this solves the problem.

Another culprit is an e-mail or instant messaging program that periodically checks for new messages.

Tell us what you find.

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