2006-10-23 16:44:08 · 5 answers · asked by screwbothheadphones 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
It's probably easiest to download a program for creating screen savers. Try the link below to a list of screen saver makers at download.com
2006-10-23 16:53:21 · answer #1 · answered by Laughster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A screensaver is really just a Windows executable that is set to run only one instance at a time. If you know any programming languages, start a new executable project, add your screensaver elements, compile it and change the extension to ".scr".
To prevent multiple instances from running at the same time you can use a named system flag lilke a mutex. When the application starts up, check for the mutex. If there's already an instance of the mutex your screensaver is already running which means you should shut down the application. Search on-line for the CreateMutex Windows API call on how to use it.
If you do not prevent multiple instances, Windows will start a new instance of your screensaver each time your screensaver timeout interval passes (the time that passes before the screensaver kicks in). This will likely, eventually, cause your system to crash.
2006-10-23 19:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make your own pictures. Save your pictures to my folder then right click on the the screen go to property go to screen saver go down to my picture then click apply.
2006-10-23 16:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have them in control panel,and can down load some from web sites,then just install them.open control panel and set the one you want
2006-10-23 16:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, you can put your own pic on it or go to popularscreensaver.com it is a really good one.
2006-10-23 16:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by nascar_cr8zy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋