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A user asked whether it's possible to run an application on top of a screensaver, to which another user explained that screen savers are full-screen DirectX applications that cannot support overlaying other applications; interacting with the desktop will exit the screensaver. The original poster appreciated the clarification. Overall, the thread discusses the technical limitations of running applications during a screensaver, with a helpful and conclusive exchange.

liz08

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Oct 9, 2017
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Thread Author #1
Hello,

Is it possible to run an application on top of screen saver?
 

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No. A screen saver is a direct x application running in full screen mode. Interacting with a desktop application would switch video to the desktop session and close (minimize) the screen saver.

Neemobeer

Windows Forum Team
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No. A screen saver is a direct x application running in full screen mode. Interacting with a desktop application would switch video to the desktop session and close (minimize) the screen saver.
 

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