How to Install a Screensaver File in Windows

Part 1 of 3:

Installing the Screensaver

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    Download the screensaver, which should be in the scr file format.
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    Open the Run dialog. Press the Win + R keys simultaneously.
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    Type C:WindowsSystem32 into the Run dialog.
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    Open the System32 system folder. In the Run dialog, click OK.
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    Install the screensaver file. Drag the scr screensaver file into the System32 window to relocate it into the System32 folder.
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    Confirm that you want to move the file.
Part 2 of 3:

Setting the Screensaver

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    Right click the desktop.
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    Click Personalize in the context menu to open your Personalization settings window.
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    Click Screensaver in the window to open the Screen Saver Settings dialog.
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    Expand the combo box in the dialog to display your installed screensavers.
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    Select the screensaver you installed.
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    Click OK on the Screen Saver Settings Dialog.
Part 3 of 3:

Uninstalling the Screensaver

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    Open the Run dialog. Press the Win + R keys simultaneously.
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    Type C:WindowsSystem32 into the Run dialog.
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    Open the System32 system folder. In the Run dialog, click OK.
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    Locate the screensaver file that you had previously moved into the folder.
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    Right click the file and select Delete from the context menu.
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    Confirm that you want to delete the file.
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