Difficulties resuming PC after using Screensaver

Windows 10, Version 20H2, Build 19042.746
I really like using a collage of photos with my screensaver. Sadly, Window 10 does not allow this option any more, it was part of the old Windows Essential 2012 suite. Being inquisitive, I downloaded Essentials and installed it.

To my surprise, the Photo Gallery and theme Collage was installed and appears to work.

Regrettably, it will not fill the whole screen [I have a Dell Ultrasharp curved monitor] but it is a great improvement from just a series on singular photos.
However, the screensaver doesn’t want to come out of ‘screensaver’ mode! Usually, a touch of the keyboard or mouse brings the PC back to operational mode … but not at the moment. The only way I have managed to get out of the screen saver is the Ctrl, Alt, Del sequence … which is rather drastic.
I could just remove the Essentials suite, but wondered if any of you clever chaps had an alternative recommendation for me.

On my dual monitor setup, 1920x1080-3840x2160, Photo Gallery collage screensaver only shows on the main monitor,

... I also have Picasa installed, which will show collage screensaver across all monitors;



moving my mouse escapes screensaver..., maybe check your mouse for wake capabilities.

You also should be able to use esc

Edwin said:

Only have the one monitor at 3440x1440.
Usually, moving my mouse escapes screensaver..., have checked the mouse for wake capabilities but found none.
Agree I should be able to use the Esc key ... but alas no.

Picasa looks rather interesting, despite being discontinued, I shall give that a whirl also.

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Bastet said:

Check under the screensaver’s settings for any ‘wake on mouse movement’ option.
I use Live Essentials Photo purely for the screensaver.

Sadly no appropriate setting to adjust.

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Paul Black said:

Hello @MoabUtah,
Have a look at the Settings, this may, or may NOT help . . .

> How to Change Screen Saver Settings in Windows 10

Alas no, didn't help, but thank you anyway.

MoabUtah said:

Picasa looks rather interesting, despite being discontinued, I shall give that a whirl also.

Google Picasa 3.9.141.259, you'll find it!

Edwin said:

Google Picasa 3.9.141.259, you'll find it!

Thank you so much. Picasa works like a dream for me. Just had a quick play and it's good. Will have further plays no doubt.

One thing I will mention though, the option to allow the mice to wake the computer does not appear with me. Not that it's an issue as it does!

Thanks again.