[kcramer]

The screensaver for my Mac isn't working. I just got a new Mac Pro and I don't remember if it was working correctly while I've had it.

The problem is that the hot corners and even the "Lock Screen" option (Keychain Access) won't start the screensaver. Nothing happens. I've tried different screensavers and different settings.

Has anyone seem a similar problem and if so, how did you fix it?

[JKT]

How did you set up your Mac? Did you use Migration Assistant to transfer files and settings from a PowerPC Mac at all? If so, try removing any third party screensavers from the ~/Library/Screen Savers/ folder.

If not or if that doesn't help, try deleting all the screensaver plist files from ~/Library/Preferences/ByHost/ folder.

[kcramer]

It's a brand new Mac and I didn't transfer any settings. I'll try deleting the plist files.

[kcramer]

That didn't fix it. I can get the screensaver to show up if I click the Test button in the System Preferences. It's only when the system should initiate it that it isn't working.