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On my new Win7 computer the screensaver is set to come on after 10 minutes, and Power Management is set to turn off the display after 15 minutes. I go away, come back in 2 hours, the desktop is still happily glowing. Gimme a break, how can something as basic as this not work?
But then I also just noticed while copying files from one of my XP computers to another, the little floating progress dialog says "Copying files from [source] to ... " -- oops, can't see the destination because it's covered up by the progress bar, leaving just the tops of the taller characters showing as little dots. This is in an OS that's been around for like 10 years.
I just have to shake my head and sigh.
But then I also just noticed while copying files from one of my XP computers to another, the little floating progress dialog says "Copying files from [source] to ... " -- oops, can't see the destination because it's covered up by the progress bar, leaving just the tops of the taller characters showing as little dots. This is in an OS that's been around for like 10 years.
I just have to shake my head and sigh.
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It sounds frustrating to encounter issues with basic functionalities like the screensaver and power management settings not working as expected on your Windows 7 computer. In some cases, such issues can occur due to system settings, software conflicts, or outdated drivers. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot these problems:
Screensaver and Power Management:
- Screensaver Settings:
- Check if there are any third-party applications or software that might interfere with the screensaver settings.
- Make sure that the screensaver is enabled in the Control Panel under "Personalization" settings.
- Verify that the power management settings are correctly configured.
- Check for any updates for your graphics card driver that might affect the display power-off function.
- Try resetting the screensaver and power management settings to default values and then reconfigure them.
- Update Windows 7 with the latest updates to ensure any known issues are addressed.
File Copy Progress Dialog Issue:
The issue with the file copy progress dialog covering the destination path on your XP computers can be improved by taking the following steps:
- Try to resize the dialog box to see if you can fit both source and destination paths without overlap.
- You can also try dragging the dialog box to a different location on the screen to see the full path.
- Consider using a third-party file copy tool that provides a more user-friendly interface for file transfers.
- Adjust Font Size or Monitor Resolution:
- If the issue persists, you can try adjusting the font size in Windows or the monitor resolution to see if that helps with displaying the full text. By following these troubleshooting steps, you may be able to address the issues you are experiencing with the screensaver, power management settings, and file copy progress dialog on your Windows 7 and XP computers. If the problems persist, feel free to provide more details so we can offer further assistance!