Do screensavers slow down network performance

[cybermal]

Hi all

Do screensavers slow down a NT 4.0 PC and does it cause a difference to the network performance.

In general do screensavers slow down performance regardless of Operating System or network?

Thanks

Mally

 

[GSC]

Hi,
It doesn't slow down the network, however it slows down your PC/Server quite a bit.

Cheers,
GSC

Common sence is not so common anymore

 

[mattjurado]

Particularily the 3d screensavers or open gl.

Matt J.

Please always take the time to backup any and all data before performing any actions suggested for ANY problem, regardless of how minor a change it might seem. Also test the backup to make sure it is intact.

 

[Griffyn]

Unless you're using thin-clients, like Terminal Services or Citrix. In this case, aside from the simple black screen saver, you'll be using bandwidth whenever somebody's screen saver image changes.

 

[SimonDavis]

Generally speaking, locking the server is good, but using resources for pretty pictures is bad. t will effect network performance in as much as it slows the server.

Simple answer (IMHO) is you don't need a screen saver. Blank screen, password protected should be fine.

Bu if you have to - as someone said, don't use the 3gl ones - flowerbox etc, that hammers the machine.