Screen Saver Gallery Auto-Start for Windows

Screen Saver Gallery (v2.1.1) can finally auto-start after inactivity!

To enable this feature you need to install a helper file.

1. Determine your system type

   • ⊞ Start > Settings > System > About
     
   • 64-bit, x64-based is the most common

2. Download the Helper File for your system type

   • 64-bit, x64-based
   • 64-bit, ARM-based
   • 32-bit, x86-based

3. Double click on the file

   • If it opens Screen Saver Gallery, go to step 4
   • Otherwise go to the Troubleshooting section.

4. Move the downloaded file to C:\Windows\System32

5. ⊞ Start > Type: Change screen saver > Enter

   

6. Select Screen Saver Gallery

   • Use the Settings button to select which galleries you want to use
   • Configure how many minutes to wait before running the screen saver
   • Click OK

Congratulations - you are done!

Limitations

• At this time the app only works on a single monitor. If you have multiple monitors only 1 will be used
• When uninstalling Screen Saver Gallery, you will also need to remove C:\Windows\System32\Screen Saver Gallery.scr

Troubleshooting

When I double-click on Screen Saver Gallery.scr nothing happens

Try one of the other download options - x64 is the most common format but you can try each until you find one that works.

Windows Smart Screen is preventing me from opening the file

• Right-click on the downloaded file and click Properties
• Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK