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Monash updating screensaver (Windows only)

Keep up-to-date via the Monash updating screensaver
Install the screensaver to display eye catching graphics when your computer is idle and connected to the internet
Simply set and forget as it automatically updates with new graphics every few weeks
After installation click the screensaver to see informative web pages about the current graphics

Screensaver installation

Method A

Run monash-updating-screensaver.exe (853 kb) to preview and install the screensaver
To adjust the screensaver settings after installation:
- Right click your desktop and select 'properties' then select the 'screensaver' tab
- Adjust the 'Wait' time to your liking (Eg. 1 minute for testing or 5 minutes for daily use)
- Use the 'Power' button to adjust the 'Turn off monitor' time to the amount of time you wish to display the screensaver before the monitor turns off (Eg. 20 minutes)
To uninstall the screensaver open the 'monash-50th-screensaver.exe' file and click the 'Uninstall' button

Method B

Open monash-updating-screensaver.zip (412 kb) to launch software to unzip the file (If you don't have zip software there are plenty of free versions available like QuickZip)
Within your zip software double click the file named 'Monash_updating_screensaver.exe' to preview and install the screensaver
To adjust the screensaver settings after installation:
- Right click your desktop and select 'properties' then select the 'screensaver' tab
- Adjust the 'Wait' time to your liking (Eg. 1 minute for testing or 5 minutes for daily use)
- Use the 'Power' button to adjust the 'Turn off monitor' time to the amount of time you wish to display the screensaver before the monitor turns off (Eg. 20 minutes)
To uninstall the screensaver open the 'monash-50th-screensaver.exe' file and click the 'Uninstall' button

If you have installed the screensaver correctly but the screen appears empty, check your internet connection is working
For the best screensaver viewing experience install Flash Player for Internet Explorer browser. To check if you need Flash Player view the Enlarged preview (Flash 2 mb) using your Internet Explorer browser. If a message about Flash appears at the top of the screen you need to download and install Flash Player using your Internet Explorer browser.