Daz223

I've created a screensaver, and it works perfectly when I right click on the file and use the 'Test' button. It also works when I try to preview it in the Screensaver pane of desktop settings.

But it refuses to run when the screensaver runs automatically after a set time. It gives an automation error. Is there a way of finding out what the problem is?

DaftasBrush

Post the error number...
Google the Error Number...

I've collected quite a few over time... I'll post them in a minute.

Daz223

That was quick!

Ok it's run-time error '-2005532222 (887601c2)'

DaftasBrush

I've got......

Code : DDERR_SURFACELOST
Decimal : -2005532222
Hex : 887601C2
Description : Access to this surface is being refused because the surface is gone. The DIRECTDRAWSURFACE object representing this surface should have Restore called on it.

Daz223

Ok, what's causing it and how do I fix it?

DaftasBrush

Take a look at the help on Restore method.. it details how surfaces can be lost, and what you need to do to get them back.

Daz223

Thanks, but I've drawn a blank. I put in some code to restore the surfaces, and the automation error disappeared, but the program still won't run. It just sits there at the bottom of the screen.

Why would a screensaver behave this way? Does anyone know Windows XP enough to explain why there is a different way of running it from using the 'Test' function?

Daz223

I'm still looking for an answer to this.

Daz223

I've fixed this problem now. It was to do with the way I was setting the screen resolution. Thanks to DaftasBrush for the pointers.