Start ScreenSaver

Setting up a screensaver is simple enough, and most users should have no issue configuring them either. However, there is no simple way to launch them manually, should you wish to enable them without being inactive for a certain period of time.

Start ScreenSaver is a small utility that allows you to launch a screensaver at any time by simply double-clicking a desktop shortcut. It also makes it possible to lock your PC instantly, and it includes a screensaver selection tool.

After installing the application, you will notice that three new shortcuts have been created on your desktop: one for launching the screensaver selector, one for starting it and one for locking your PC.

When double-clicking the Start ScreenSaver shortcut, the currently selected screensaver will be launched instantly. However, even if the option is checked in the Windows Screen Saver Settings panel, the logon screen will not be displayed when it is canceled.

While you don’t need a third-party utility to change your screensaver, this application provides you with a good alternative to the standard settings panel in Windows, allowing you to preview and configure them easily.

Moreover, you can use the Lock Workstation shortcut on your desktop to immediately lock your PC whenever you want to step away from your desk. Of course, this can easily be done with the Win + L key combination in Windows 10, so this is perhaps not the program’s most useful feature.

In the end, Start ScreenSaver does not come with any particularly impressive features, but it can be very helpful if you are looking for a way to launch your screensaver instantly. It is very easy to set up, and it allows you to launch your screen saver with a desktop shortcut.