Is there a way to run a .exe instead of a Screensaver? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Stare At The Sun · 01-15-2005, 12:23 PM

Basically, I want to run a .exe file as my screensaver, and I want it to run after about ten minutes, is there anyway I can set that up?

Thanks in advance.

JohnnyRoyale · 01-15-2005, 02:01 PM

http://www.zylsoft.com/idle.htm

ZyIdleTimer runs a program after a period of system inactivity.....sounds like what you're looking for.

TheFrogel · 01-16-2005, 08:25 PM

Hm, this sounds really interesting.

The possibility for pranks is endless! Now, to brush up on my C++...

Dilbert1234567 · 01-16-2005, 10:50 PM

a screen saver is an exe.

just rename it with the proper extension

SecretMethod70 · 01-16-2005, 11:34 PM

hmm, I'm gonna test that out...by that logic, I should be able to rename firefox.exe to firefox.scr and in 5 minutes, a Firefox window will open........

Tried it, it's true, but it does not work well. Makes me think it won't work correctly with something that's not deigned to be a screensaver. Even notepad was quirky when I tried to do it by renaming it to notepad.scr

sashime76 · 01-17-2005, 09:59 AM

Irfanview can do it. It's a freeware ($0) and can make photos into scr/exe. I have been using it for about 3 years now.

Dilbert1234567 · 01-17-2005, 10:28 AM

the extension scr is also a script file. all the screen saver does is execute the file it is pointed to.

Dilbert1234567 · 01-17-2005, 10:41 AM

it is a bit weird, notepad looks for a lot of files as it loads, that is why you get some weird problems. i asume this is the same problem with firefox. try a basic exe, like cmd.exe that works perfectly.

01-15-2005, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	Is there a way to run a .exe instead of a Screensaver? Basically, I want to run a .exe file as my screensaver, and I want it to run after about ten minutes, is there anyway I can set that up? Thanks in advance.

01-15-2005, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	http://www.zylsoft.com/idle.htm ZyIdleTimer runs a program after a period of system inactivity.....sounds like what you're looking for. __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

01-16-2005, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dilbert1234567 Devils Cabana Boy Location: Central Coast CA	a screen saver is an exe. just rename it with the proper extension __________________ Donate Blood! "Love is not finding the perfect person, but learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." -Sam Keen

01-16-2005, 11:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	hmm, I'm gonna test that out...by that logic, I should be able to rename firefox.exe to firefox.scr and in 5 minutes, a Firefox window will open........ Tried it, it's true, but it does not work well. Makes me think it won't work correctly with something that's not deigned to be a screensaver. Even notepad was quirky when I tried to do it by renaming it to notepad.scr __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling Last edited by SecretMethod70; 01-16-2005 at 11:42 PM..

01-17-2005, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dilbert1234567 Devils Cabana Boy Location: Central Coast CA	the extension scr is also a script file. all the screen saver does is execute the file it is pointed to. __________________ Donate Blood! "Love is not finding the perfect person, but learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." -Sam Keen

01-16-2005, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheFrogel Tilted Location: Pennsylvania	Hm, this sounds really interesting. The possibility for pranks is endless! Now, to brush up on my C++...

01-17-2005, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	Irfanview can do it. It's a freeware ($0) and can make photos into scr/exe. I have been using it for about 3 years now.

01-17-2005, 10:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dilbert1234567 Devils Cabana Boy Location: Central Coast CA	it is a bit weird, notepad looks for a lot of files as it loads, that is why you get some weird problems. i asume this is the same problem with firefox. try a basic exe, like cmd.exe that works perfectly. __________________ Donate Blood! "Love is not finding the perfect person, but learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." -Sam Keen