When this problem occured it happend by it's self, I didn't change any
settings. It Just keeps saying "An error is preventing this slideshow from
playing."

You have to have video card or certain amount of onboard memory with DirectX
9 support for that screensaver to work.

A video card with 128 MBs of video memory which supports pixel shader 2.0 to
get the Photo Screensaver.
1 GB of dual channel memory with 512 dedicated to system. More would be
recommended if its shared memory.

DirectX the rendering technology that handles all the graphics technology in
the system for presenting the desktop and effects. Its an industry standard
used in games for Windows.

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"pedairyfarm" <pedairyfarm@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:22152A9E-DAE3-46E2-A8C1-AD467EEB5299@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> When this problem occured it happend by it's self, I didn't change any
> settings. It Just keeps saying "An error is preventing this slideshow from
> playing."[/color]

You could try removing any video files that are in the folder that you are using
for the Photos Screensaver.


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"pedairyfarm" <pedairyfarm@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:22152A9E-DAE3-46E2-A8C1-AD467EEB5299@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> When this problem occured it happend by it's self, I didn't change any
> settings. It Just keeps saying "An error is preventing this slideshow from
> playing."[/color]

If you have any shortcuts in the folder where your pictures are, the screen
saver will produce this error.
--
Paul


"u.hutter" wrote:
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>
> pedairyfarm;483873 Wrote:[color=green]
> > When this problem occured it happend by it's self, I didn't change any
> > settings. It Just keeps saying "An error is preventing this slideshow
> > from
> > playing."[/color]
>
> I have exactly the same problem and have tried to find a solution
> 'everywhere' without success. Is ther anyone out there who can help.
>
>
> --
> u.hutter
>[/color]

I had the same problem that started after installing Vista SP1. After
uninstalling SP1 the slide show worked just fine. After many hours with
HP and MicroSoft help desks, I got the solution that worked for me from
MS. Go to:
'http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false'
([url]http://tinyurl.com/fls9e[/url])
and install this update. I don't understand how the 'realtek' audio
dirver has anything to do with the screensaver slide show but after
installing SP1 and then installing this 'realtek' driver update, my
slide show screensaver in Vista Premium works just fine again.

Lee


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"PaulB" wrote:
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> If you have any shortcuts in the folder where your pictures are, the screen
> saver will produce this error.
> --
> Paul[/color]

Paul,

Thanks for the advice. I had to search through about 20 sub-directories,
but after removing all the softlinks, the problem resolved itself. XP was
much more forgiving. Oh well, maybe I can upgrade to XP later.

After deleting the pics for the slideshow on Vista Home Premium,
I wanted it to use my own pics and it did not take the new pics,
or folder.How to do it,please

LP wrote:[color=blue]
> After deleting the pics for the slideshow on Vista Home Premium,
> I wanted it to use my own pics and it did not take the new pics,
> or folder.How to do it,please[/color]
============================
Maybe the following article will help:

Windows Vista -
Use pictures as your screen saver
[url]http://tinyurl.com/2z6zoq[/url]
or...
[url]http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/1ea7251e-0e29-42d6-a619-e45589e474de1033.mspx[/url]


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Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

After deleting the pics for the slideshow on Vista Home Premium,
I wanted it to use my own pics and it did not take the new pics,
or folder.How to do it,please

LP wrote:[color=blue]
> After deleting the pics for the slideshow on Vista Home Premium,
> I wanted it to use my own pics and it did not take the new pics,
> or folder.How to do it,please[/color]
============================
Maybe the following article will help:

Windows Vista -
Use pictures as your screen saver
[url]http://tinyurl.com/2z6zoq[/url]
or...
[url]http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/1ea7251e-0e29-42d6-a619-e45589e474de1033.mspx[/url]


--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk