How to Uninstall a Screensaver in Windows

Method 1: Through Screensaver Settings

1. Right-click desktop → Personalize → Lock screen

2. Click "Screensaver settings"

3. From dropdown, select "(None)"

4. Click "Apply" → "OK"

Method 2: Remove .scr Files

1. Navigate to:

   • C:\Windows\System32 (system-wide)

   • C:\Users[Username]\AppData\Local (user-specific)

2. Locate the .scr file

3. Right-click → Delete (admin rights required for System32)

Additional Steps:

• For third-party screensavers: Use the program's uninstaller

• Clean registry entries (via regedit) if needed

• Restart to complete removal

Note:

Built-in Windows screensavers can't be fully uninstalled, only disabled. Third-party screensavers may leave residual files requiring manual cleanup.