How to Convert an Executable File to a Screensaver

(Windows 7)

This is a brief introduction on how-to create a screensaver from an existing application.

Steps

1. Open the Folder containing the file that you wish to convert, using Windows
Explorer.
2. In Explorer, if you cannot see the extension of the file (for example,
program.exe; which is often hidden, usually by default), follow these steps:
Click Tools, then Folder Options in the Menu near the window's title.
Click the View tab in the new window that appeared.
You may not need to scroll down, but if you do not see Hide extensions for
known file types in the list underneath the Advanced Settings label then you'll
need to scroll to find it, once you do see it, uncheck it.
Click OK (or Apply then close the window)
3. Highlight (or Select) the file you wish to convert (usually by single-clicking it), or
alternatively just right-click it.
4. If you right-clicked the File; select Rename in the popup menu that appears.
5. Change the extension from .exe to .scr.
6. Right-click the File and select: Install.

You will need to modify the timing setting for the screensaver. The easiest way to do
this is to go the Desktop, right-click in an open space, select Personalize from the pop-
up menu, and then select Screensaver.