instructions for Windows

Save (standard download)

  • Click on the link to the screen saver you would like to download (.zip file). Your browser's File Download window appears.
  • Choose either Open to run the .zip file by using an existing unzipping/expanding utility (WinZip, etc.), or Save to download the .zip file to a your computer and unzip/expand later.
  • For easy access, we recommend downloading to your desktop or to a dedicated download folder.
  • The download is complete when the .zip file is unzipped/expanded into a .exe file with the red U icon U block.
  • Most windows computers come with WinZip. If your computer does not have a existing unzipping/expanding utility, go to the following sites to download:

Install

  • Find the screen saver installer file you have unzipped/expanded (.exe file with the red U icon U block). Double-click on it to start installation.
  • The Install Screen Saver window appears with a preview. Click on Install.
  • Once installed, you will see the message "The screen saver was installed successfully. Would you like to open the screen saver control panel? " Click on Yes.
  • Set your desired Wait time. The default wait is 3 min.  Click on OK to activate the screen saver.

Reconfigure
Change to a different screen saver, or change the Wait setting before the screen saver activates:

  • From the Start menu, pick Setting >> Control Panel >> Display.
    Or, right-click on the desktop and choose Properties.
  • Select Screen Saver from the top bar of the Display Properties pop-up. You will be able to choose/change which screen saver to use.
  • Set your desired waiting time under Wait.
  • Click Apply and then OK when done.


Additional Help
For additional help or comments, please email webmaster@utah.edu.