How to create and deploy .scr screensaver

Question

Hi experts,

How can I create and deploy a .scr screensaver via Intune or SCCM?

Answer 1

I have created a detailed blog post on this, If you refer to this step-by-step guide, you should be able to Enable Screen Saver on a Windows device using Intune: https://cloudinfra.net/how-to-enable-screen-saver-on-windows-using-intune/. Hope this helps. Feel free to let me know if there are any queries.

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Answer 2

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

1,Similar thread for your reference: Creating a .scr for Personalization?

You can use third party tool to create a .scr slideshow, then deploy it via Intune in step 2.

2,Please pay attention to the setting "Force specific screen saver" under Windows 10 and later platform\Templates\Administrative Template\User Configuration In Intune. It is suggested to save your photos in %Systemroot%\System32 directory (usually is C:\Windows\System32) and then type the name of the file that contains the screen saver. And this setting is available in User type, so please assign this configuration profile to a user group. As shown below:

Or Policy CSP: CPL_Personalization_SetScreenSaver

Also you can try this:

Intune_ScreenSaver

https://github.com/Dbester/Intune_ScreenSaver

Thanks for your time. Have a nice day!

Best regards,

Simon

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Answer 3

When deploying a screensaver using Microsoft Intune, there are several approaches you can take:

Enable Screen Saver using Configuration Profiles (Per user): You can create a configuration profile in Intune to enable the screen saver on Windows 11 and 10 devices. This allows you to apply a specific screen saver, especially useful for organizations that prefer branded screensavers with company logos and information.

Preinstalled Screensavers: Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 come with preinstalled screensavers, which are located in the C:\ Windows\System32 folder. You can use one of these preinstalled screensavers or a custom one made for your organization. Ensure the screen saver file is copied to the appropriate location before applying it via Intune. In your case, you can use the image slideshow screensaver to good effect.

Device Restriction Policy (entire device):

Configure the desktop wallpaper using a Device Restriction policy in Intune. [This approach allows you to set the wallpaper for Windows devices. Click here to read more.

As a Win32 APP (Installed for device, triggered per user):

Create silent installers using the Personalization Packager to deploy Desktop Backgrounds, Outlook Signatures, and MP4 videos as Windows Screensavers. Install multiple packages side-by-side and start/stop personalization campaigns based on a schedule.