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Q140276: Microsoft Plus! Screen Saver "Hot Corners" Do Not Work

Article: Q140276
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 18-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to activate a Microsoft Plus! screen saver by moving the mouse
pointer to a "hot corner," the screen saver may not be activated.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if System Agent is not active.

RESOLUTION
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Activate System Agent. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to
  System Tools, and then click System Agent.

2. When you are prompted to confirm whether you want to run System Agent, click
  Yes.

MORE INFORMATION
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System Agent must be running in order for the "hot corners" feature of Microsoft
Plus! screen savers to work.

Additional query words: sysagent sage

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbGamesSearch kbPlusSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbPlus95
Version           : 95

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