Windows2000 Screensaver Problem

Accorcing to Microsoft article Q305357 titled, "Screen Saver Assigned from Group Policy on Windows 2000 Does Not Work"

SYMPTOMS:
At your first logon to a Windows 2000 Professional-based computer to which a Windows 2000 Server-based computer has assigned a specific screen saver, the assigned screen saver may not work. The screen saver was assigned as part of a group policy for clients.

CAUSE:
This behavior can occur because the registry value that assigns the group policy Desktop properties is not created when the user logs on for the first time.

RESOLUTION:
A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem described in this article and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing at a later time, to further ensure product quality. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows 2000 service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, please go tothe following address on the World Wide Web:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory/overview.asp

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Good luck,

Maxwell